GENOVESE'S ITALIAN CAFE
116 Dunlawton Boulevard
Florida, 32118
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some black substance on plastic components inside ice machine
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -area on ceiling at entrance to back warewashing area from kitchen
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of wire rack above cutting board
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook prepping food with ring that is not a plain/smooth ring
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled wire racks above mechanical slicer/prep table
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -portioned cooked spaghetti 45-48F from overnight cooling inside deep plastic container per manager. Advised to cool down prior to stacking inside deep plastic containers for storage.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -spaghetti
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooling inside deep plastic containers
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large trash bin blocking front access of hand sink in server station out front
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling in dry storage shed shows damage or is in disrepair/insulation overhanging
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles above prep area
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -some cooks in back/others handling food without hair restraints(hats/visors/hairnets/other acceptable restraints)
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -base of door to walk in cooler
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tile in front service area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire racks/shelving in back
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -slight barehand contact with crust from cooked pizza during cut, advised to avoid barehand contact by either using adequate utensils/method to avoid contact or use single use gloves if necessary.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -plastic screws/components inside ice machine
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating banana in prep area inside kitchen
- 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 placed eyeglasses on cutting board at prep cooler at entrance to kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. -lemons under dripping condensation inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored in clean/protected location. -marinara sauce paddle at stove inside kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets to chest freezer next to walk in -electrical outlets -shelving above slicer/prep table
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes previously cooled from prior prep in top of make-table inside double pan,overfilled 51F after less than 2 hours, manager replaced with cold tomatoes from walk in. Advised to avoid double pans and product raised above recommended fill line from equipment manufacturer
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -non food safe sanitizer spray bottle stored next to plates/utensils out front. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -large trash can obstructing front of access to hand sink out front near taps
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -yellow chemical sanitizer out front Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelving above warewashing area
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage area. -walk in cooler below door -near cooler in prep area towards entrance to server area
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some dust, grease in hood filters
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -clam shell translucent carry out containers not inverted on top shelf above slicer -pizza boxes on floor near back door
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet near dish machine
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pizza sauce, portioned pasta, cut at stem spinach
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pasta 46-47F inside stand up unit on bottom shelf, corner of prep area. See stop sale. -precooked breaded chicken 47-51F.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -open commercial processed meats inside cooler without date mark
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -slim jim trash can in front of hand sink in front server area
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice dumped in hand sink up front in server area
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna, made 2 days prior
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).