SOSTA CAFFE
10800 PINES BLVD #5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases tomato sauce and bag with flour stored on storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with raspberry in dry storage area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pasta cold held at 46F in kitchen. Per operator, pasta transfer to cookline 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed items on ice bath for quick chill. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed sanitizer spray bottles stored at front line next to clean plates. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with high chair and chemical. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at male restroom.
- 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 no date marked on pastas stored in walk in cooler. Per chef, item cooked more than 24 hours ago.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at front line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall behind 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee beverage stored on in-use food preparation table. 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 cellular phone stored on food storage shelf above in-use prep table. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in glass top freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall behind 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored on microwave in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over case with lemons in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw fish cold held at 46F in flip top cooler. Per operator, fish transfer to cooler 1:45 hours before the inspection. Operator placed fish on ice bath for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at front line used to stored utensils. -Observed employee used handwash sink as dump sink. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line wait station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink at front line missing faucet handle.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor . -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper removed from the original containers not labeled
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked with cardboard boxes. For reporting purposes only.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 110F.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers with tomato sauces dated 02/16/2024 in walk in cooler. Item exceeded 7 days shelf life. See stop sale.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed containers with tomato sauces dated 02/16/2024 in walk in cooler. Item exceeded 7 days shelf life.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at dishwashing area blocked with high chair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front 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. Observed no date marked on marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler from 2 days ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers without sanitizing. Advice operator to set up sanitizing solution.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various cases with produces stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed various cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in various toppings containers. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at front line area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over cases with unwashed produces in walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with high chair. Operator removed chair. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area used to filled water container. Repeat Violation
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished. 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 no date marked on lasagna stored in refrigerator from 2 days ago.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 07/17/2022
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).