VALENTI RESTAURANT

1200 E VENICE AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/21/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance/slime in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area and behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the storage area across from the walk in cooler.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Glass door reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 76F standing water on the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cook line.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used to wrap the door handle of the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in contact with bread, pizza dough, and deli meats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked roux (58F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the roux was prepared approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. The operator placed the roux in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dispose of a bucket of soap and water in the handwashing sink on the cook line.
  • 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.
Food Inspector #10700034
2025-01-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 10/21/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage room and behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of pepperoni stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed a box of parsley stored on the floor in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bag in direct contact with deli meats and cheese in the stand-up reach in cooler near the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10699993
2024-10-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 10/21/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage room and behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna and salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches on the floor in dry storage. 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 jackets stored with clean aprons near dry storage. The operator properly stored the jackets. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of pepperoni stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed a box of parsley stored on the floor in dry storage. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 84F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in dry storage and in the storage room near the bar. The operator properly stored the pizza boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade bag in direct contact with deli meats and cheese in the stand-up reach in cooler near the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked clams in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. An employee properly stored the raw calamari. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prosciutto in the three door reach in cooler in the kitchen. An employee properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings on the floor in dry storage. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (61F - Cold Holding)in the three door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw veal (50F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. An employee stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held overnight. The employee discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (61F - Cold Holding)in the three door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the butter packets. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw veal (50F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. An employee stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held overnight. The employee discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 Warning
  • 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 multiple foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the walk in cooler. Warning
Food Inspector #8765554
2024-10-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).

Inspection on 5/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for calamari in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the storage area behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at the entrance to the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area behind the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8675965
2024-05-20
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 5/17/2024

High Priority
7
Intermediate
1
Basic
18
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for calamari in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the storage area behind the bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover spinach in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at the entrance to the kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead large roaches on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator cleaned the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverages container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple locations throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to the bottom of the wall in the storage area across from dry storage. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave on the cook line has an accumulation food debris. Warning
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor in the storage area behind the bar. Warning
  • 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed unidentifiable rotted foods in the out of service walk in freezer. The operator stated the freezer has been out of service for approximately 2 months. The operator discarded all the foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of medicine stored on a shelf above a food prep area on the cook line. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of ketchup in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the dented can. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 small flying insects on and around the keg cooler behind the bar. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with pizza dough in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon in the glass door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed unidentifiable rotted foods in the out of service walk in freezer. The operator stated the freezer has been out of service for approximately 2 months. The operator discarded all the foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (54F - Cold Holding) at the server station. The operator stated the butter has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was given a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** 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
Food Inspector #8561619
2024-05-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 18 basic).

Inspection on 2/6/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured throughout the premises. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in multiple reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mariuz Klonowski 7-11-18 through ServSafe. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed no current food manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8562465
2024-02-06
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 11/30/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured throughout the premises. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in multiple reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipment at the back of the restaurant. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mariuz Klonowski 7-11-18 through ServSafe. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8561406
2023-11-30
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 11/29/2023

High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top the of warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured throughout the premises.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and salmon thawing not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator cleaned and discarded the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in multiple reach in coolers.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of eggplant stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the rear exit.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipment at the back of the restaurant. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine empty and no replacement available in the establishment. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut mushrooms in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in the dry storage area underneath the canned food storage rack and on shelving. The operator cleaned and discarded the droppings. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Demi glacé (60F - Cold Holding); butter (62F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held for less than 2 hours. The operator placed the items in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mariuz Klonowski 7-11-18 through ServSafe.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8369431
2023-11-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).