SAL'S PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE
6582 Gateway Avenue
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for seasoning in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the foods to the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in a soiled container between uses.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between the reach in cooler and counter at the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety pizza identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the pizza. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatulas stored in between pieces of equipment at the pizza oven. The operator removed the spatulas for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in the stand up reach in cooler in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed potato salad opened more than 24 hours not date marked. The operator marked the container with date of opening. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a soiled bucket on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop and bucket for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the displayed license expired 12/1/2021. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored in a soiled bucket on top of the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop and bucket for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce in the stand up reach in cooler in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to single serve napkins in the storage cabinet in the back hallway. The operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bibb near the mop sink. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).