SCHOONI'S ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
209 North Main Avenue
Florida, 33852
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing at storage by walk in cooler.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from bottle water. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food at cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on stand up reach in cooler by dishwasher.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
- 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 Monday not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operation will set up triple sink, and call for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Provided operator with the Food Employee Reporting agreement. Operator signed and will have all other employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink, was tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Dishwasher sanitizer is not present. Operator has showed inspector where Ecolab is scheduled to come by . Operator will not use machine to sanitize and will use triple sink. Triple sink set up and chlorine was at 150 ppm. Operator has placed sign on machine. Operator also has ordered sanitizer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer. Operator placed in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink, was tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over lasagna. Operator removed eggs and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained some test strips. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
14
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. Warning
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit on line. Operator removed and placed accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, coke cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in storage . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: hole above reach in freezers. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread in walk in cooler not six inches off of floor. Operator placed accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken., lid on bulk sugar cracked. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen fish over peas in reach in cooler. Operator removed peas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings in storage area. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap in back area not covered. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only at line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher area and storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Some progress noted but not completed. Painter was present and beginning to paint.. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nelson Tejeda 1/23/18 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Operator has test set up for 7/31. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles Top of reach in freezer soiled in dry storage. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher area and storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator will call for service and has set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat in daily reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nelson Tejeda 1/23/18 Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for triple sink quaternary. Warning
- 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Spinach frozen and not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).