ALTAVILLA

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator created a time mark for one hour old pizza. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face and changing gloves and washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen bread rolls. Educated operator on using food grade containers. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. Warning

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

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna and repackaged frozen mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of date marking frozen foods. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front service hand wash sink. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dishwash area. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Warning

Basic - Employee with soiled apron. Operator changed apron. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of sauce cooling on floor. Operator placed container on table. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area in disrepair. Educated operator on fixing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar container. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in contact with baguettes in freezer and for bread rolls on back speed rack. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature over shortening. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (110F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated less than two hours, reheated product to 165F and is now hot holding on stove top. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine not accessible for employees to use. Sink is blocked with plastic bags to prevent proper use. Repeat 10/18/2022, 4/26/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no current certified food manager for establishment. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza placed on time as a public health control. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, cooked vegetable and meat products and cheeses marked with only day dot not bearing date made. Educated operator on proper date marking. Operator began adding proper dates to products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with no label. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Repeat 4/26/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies and biscotti wrapped or packaged to sell on front counter for customer self service not properly labeled. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef being thawed at room temperature. Operator moved for proper thawing. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); sliced salami (54F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding) in small cook line flip top across from reach in freezer, all items less than two hours in cooler. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza, rolls (containing cheese and meats) and sauce held on time with no time mark. Usually held with timer, timer was not working. Operator provided time products were removed from oven. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in front of ice machine blocked with table and sanitizer bucket. Operator moved to allow access.. Repeat 10/18/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in cracks between cook line cooler and prep table. Operator moved for proper storage. Repeat 10/18/2022. Corrected On-Site Warning