CHE TITO'S PIZZERIA & GRILL
12018 SW 88 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drinks on preparation table across from dishwasher. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on preparation table across from the dishwasher. Operator removed the cellphone. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle on vertical chest freezer in disrepair.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin next to grill. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across from dishwasher.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked blood sausage stored with raw beef at reach in cooler on preparation table next to grill. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges in HWS next to grill. Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing expiration dates and dates of birth for employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave door handle.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing at dishwasher area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage at dishwasher area.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon inside of reduced oxygen at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open glass of water at preparation table.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bread boxes stored on floor at walk in freezer.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes not covered at reach in cooler. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels at cutting board preparation area.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribs in the same container with clean onions at reach in cooler. Operator separated the products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese and bottles of wine at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw salmon inside of reduced oxygen at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. And intestines (46 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside 30 minutes ago. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling and sent the intestines to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm) at shelf under preparation table. Operator put water to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on hand wash sink preparation area.
- 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. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. Operator read and signed the food reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed lasagna not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator for four days. Operator date marked the product. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned and plastic bottled sodas stored on the floor opposite entrance to the bathrooms.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handled raw chicken the proceeded to cut lemon for serving with meal, discarded lemon. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature of reach in cooler by the grill at approximately 47F. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, standing unit. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above cooked lasagna located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: by grill:; raw sweet bread (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 2-2.5 hours ago, operator removed to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals stored on the ice machine. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Javier R, Carlos B, Carmen R, Santos F as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).