ANITA'S RESTAURANT

Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34272
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474828

  • 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 jackets and backpacks hanging on a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the handwashing sink faucet in the prep area in disrepair.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of garbanzo beans in the dry storage area. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of eggplant purée in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the canned foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a bucket containing a chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm stored over reach in cooler drawers on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer off by approximately 20F.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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 tuna salad held for more than 24 hours not date marked. Observed Krab salad held for more than 24 hour not date marked. The operator placed date marks on the above items. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365746

  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the storage closet. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 keys stored in a container with biscuit mix and grits mix. The operator properly stored the employee keys. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop used for sugar not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the handwashing sink on the cook line.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee beverage stored in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed metal shelving stored in the dumpster area.
  • 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 unpackaged raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken Pattie's in the walk in freezer. Observed raw beef removed from the original packaging stored over cooked meatballs in the walk in freezer.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution for wiping cloths over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed melted plastic food container stored with clean equipment. The operator removed the food container for uses other than food contact. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for wiping cloth sanitizer buckets.
  • 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 no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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.