ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
14306 N DALE MABRY HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in reach in cooler on cold line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved them water 101F
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled reach in cooler at end of hot line build up in front and in water drain pan.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter, breaker installed in wrong position, needs to be moved to end of hose, not in use for chemicals
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Disused other operator proper tag management.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner at bar area
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round bowl used inside large unlabeled containers on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cooks line top shelf Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line underneath cooking equipment
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dry storage
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease and dust.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken sitting out on cooks line at room temperature. Operator placed in walk in cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dishwasher area
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink near dishwasher area Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large unlabeled plastic containers on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at 110 F. Second temperature 179 F Operator reheating on stove. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled. Large ice machine Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line near dry storage was blocked by rack of bread. 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. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 6/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavily soild Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Operator ordered new ice holding unit **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint while engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/6/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavily soild Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in seating area server station, discussed with operator. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in old Reach in cooler in kitchen at end of hot line. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink in reach in cooler with patrons food items, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint while engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On hot line Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator called for repairs. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen area, operator tasked employees with removing them Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and pork in walk in cooler discussed with operator proper temperatures Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in employee restroom. Operator removed and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler on hot line, middle section. ; Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved these items to other reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At end of hot line, operator replaced Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner at bar with no label. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/6/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussed management to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Tested at 10ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under salad prep cooler. Employee removed dead roach and cleaned and sanitized area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm retested to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 pineapple can. Tomato sauce 1 can Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussed management to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in back kitchen 1 live fly in dish room Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under stove cooks line. 3 live roaches inside wheel of reach in cooler cooks line. Employee killed all roaches and removed and cleaned and sanitized area Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 46 ff cooked noodles 46 f Alfredo sauce 46 f operator moved to reach in freezer 2nd temps all went to 43 f Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. 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. Provided for management to sign and some employees signed Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).