CARUSO ITALIAN KITCHEN
124 107 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
16
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. Interior of ice machine soiled.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank in bar not secured.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in closet next to restrooms. Employee cleared, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area build up of ice.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small ovens soiled with burnt on food debris.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.reach in cooler in kitchen and bar area standing water in bottom.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded eggplant in freezer not covered.
- 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 shrimp in reach in cooler in rear prep room. Employee moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched face with gloved hands then engaged in food prep no glove change /hand wash. Educated employee on hand washing. Employee washed hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (53F - Cold Holding), cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding). Employee moved butter and pasta to freezer for quick chill. Retemped butter at 42F, pasta still in need of cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in prep area, Repeat Violation
- 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. Lasagna made onsite no date mark. Employee dated lasagna. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line behind equipment soiled with undetermined debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cleaned area ps but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and toaster ovens soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cleaned cutting boards but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line behind equipment soiled with undetermined debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area next to rear door. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and toaster ovens soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor near shelf next to hot water tank in dry storage area, 1 rodent dropping on floor next to reach in freezer in dry storage area, 1 rodent dropping on floor next to chest freezer in rear prep area, 3 rodent droppings under reach in cooler in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks in corner of ceiling over reach in household refrigerator in prep room. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Employee marked dates. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in Hand sink on cook line. Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with debris in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Cleaned floors but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer in prep room has build up of ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No food prep during callback. **Time Extended**
- 09-19-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with garnishes and cheese on cook line. Educated employee and he washed hands and put spoon in garnishes. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No cooking or garnishing at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No food prep taking place during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date used. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
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. Black mold like debris in ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with debris in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler in prep room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer in prep room has build up of ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 09-19-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with garnishes and cheese on cook line. Educated employee and he washed hands and put spoon in garnishes. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No cooking or garnishing at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in bar area on floor, 2 rodent droppings next to prep table in kitchen, 8 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink in kitchen, 15 rodent droppings in dry storage room, 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water tank in dry storage area, 23 rodent droppings in rear storage room near bathrooms, 8 rodent droppings on chair and high char in hall near bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 1 rodent dropping under prep table in server station, 6 rodent droppings near hole in wall in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date used. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris in ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink can on prep table next to food being prepped. Employee removed drink.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed phone.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with debris in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler in prep room.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer in prep room has build up of ice.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands.
- 09-19-5:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with garnishes and cheese on cook line. Educated employee and he washed hands and put spoon in garnishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over shredded mozzarella in rear prep area refrigerator. Employee moved cheese. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in bar area on floor, 2 rodent droppings next to prep table in kitchen, 8 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink in kitchen, 15 rodent droppings in dry storage room, 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water tank in dry storage area, 23 rodent droppings in rear storage room near bathrooms, 8 rodent droppings on chair and high char in hall near bathroom.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream 53F. Employee put cream on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date used.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Pasta cooked 1-28 no date mark.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area. Employee labeled bottle of disinfectant. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).