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MONTECATINI RESTAURANT

14211 SW 42 ST UNIT 33A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it during inspection.Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink located in dishwasher machine area.
  • 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. Observed marinara sauce; (49F/47 - Cooling); bechamel sauce (52/48F - Cooling)in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce; (49F/47 - Cooling); bechamel sauce (52/48F - Cooling)in walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label. Operator labeled it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/26/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container at storage area. Manager removed cup. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at dining area. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at cook line. Warning
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Employee removed knives. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 6 thawed raw mahi fillets, 1 raw tuna filet and 3 raw thawed seabass fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Observed 3 thawed raw mahi fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with manager and chef. Warning
  • 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 phone on microwave and drink on preparation shelf. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mushroom soup stored on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork belly thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Employee removed product. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 6 thawed raw mahi fillets, 1 raw tuna filet and 3 raw thawed seabass fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Observed 3 thawed raw mahi fillets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Discussed proper procedures with manager and chef. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (50F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line as per manager product was out for less than 1 hour. Advised employee to place ice inside surrounding container. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Beef (122F - Hot Holding); Cream sauce (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table as per manager product was place at steam table approximately 2 hours prior. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment added pastry room across from office area containing preparation table, microwave and mixer, no hand sink. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans electrical panel room converted to pastry preparation area containing reach in cooler preparation table, microwave and mixer. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed basting brush at pastry area. Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair at preparation cooler at cook line. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542091

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container, operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of milk stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside kitchen handwashing sink, operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353956

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at pizza station needs label
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. None at all employees skipping sanitizing step, discussed with operator and he explained to the employee the proper procedures, employee filled up sanitizing compartment.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

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