INCONTRO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND STEAKHOUSE

2752 North University Drive
Coral Springs, Florida, 33065
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 5/13/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at oven doors
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Stove top burners soiled
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above Demi glaze in walk in cooler. Open reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for last 90 days at time of inspection
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sinks. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sinks. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8547237
2024-05-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 1/12/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of salt, sugar, and breadcrumbs in back prep area not labeled. Manager added labels. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Bulk containers labeled, but squeeze bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8546963
2024-01-12
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/7/2023

High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
6
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice bin have mold like buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board at salad station.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board at salad station.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stock and marinara in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of salt, sugar, and breadcrumbs in back prep area not labeled. Manager added labels. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line assisting with inspection handling multiple containers returned to cook line to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for salmon.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in storage area, open cases of raw fish above open cases of pastas.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In cook line left side lowboy drawers, containers of raw steaks above containers of raw fish. Manager inverted containers for proper separation. 2) in right fliptop lower cooler, container breaded raw chicken above container of breaded raw veal. Manager inverted for proper separation. 3) In walk in cooler, raw ground beef and containers of steak above containers of raw fish. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At service area opposite cook line, cut butter (68F - Cold Holding). Per manager, prepared at 3:45pm. Butter moved back to cooler to rechill. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In cook line steam well, mashed potatoes (118-125F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared 2.5 hrs. manager moved back to stove to reheat. 2) In service area opposite cook line, fresh roasted garlic in oil (86F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 3:00pm. Garlic moved to steam well to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags not date marked for when finished. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Marvin Lima Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by triple sink / ice machines and end of cook line.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
Food Inspector #8379648
2023-11-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 8/22/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Admin Complaint
  • 14-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, co2 tanks not secured. Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. -Observed accumulation of heavy old food residue buildup on 12 burner stove. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, both violations not complied. Admin Complaint
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour and bread crumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over fish in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed clams tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, some clams tags not marked with last date served. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Not complied Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. -Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, handwash at dishwashing area found with various utensils stored inside. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: No food manager certification observed. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: No employees training certification available. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on lamb chops and meat sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 06/19/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: At the time of callback inspection, no date mark on meat sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Sauces were cooked on 08/21/2022. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8319924
2023-08-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).