TRATTORIA ABRUZZO

High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw salmon. Operator removed raw salmon to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 chemical spray bottle stored over clean drinking glasses. Operator removed the spray bottle proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near dry storage. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. Employee put hairnet on. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near dry storage. Operator stored the food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One 11.5 ounce can of sweet drop peppers was heavily dented and not properly segregated from other cans. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken placed on shelf above raw salmon and raw calamari. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. 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. Provided operator with a copy of vomit/diarrhea clean up plan. 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. At time of inspection, operator was unable to provide food handler training for employees. 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. Provided operator with form, employee began to sign form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area. Provided operator with a handwashing sign. Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ibuprofen was stored on a shelf above a prep table and next to a box of latex gloves and clean plates.. Warning

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. Bar dishwasher sanitizer was 0 ppm. A new supply bottle was attached, the machine was primed and chlorine then measured proper ppm. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two employees working on the cook line, one employee preparing pasta in the dining room and one server present during the visit. Employees stated no manager was present. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. 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. Employees stated no manager was present and they had no access to any records. 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. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing yellow liquid by the large dish machine, spray bottle unlabeled containing purple liquid by the mop sink, unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid hanging on the handwashing sink at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing pasta on a counter in the corner of the dining room. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs and ladles stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several bins of dry flour products had scoops stored inside with the handle touching the product. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. One rubber spatula and two long spoons were stored in standing water at the end of the cook line. Educated staff about proper storage of in-use utensils. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs were missing at the bar handwashing sink, and the two handwashing sinks in the back of the house. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black, mold-like substance at the large dish machine. Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the bar. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwasher area around chemical buckets observed three small flying insects. At pizza counter in to go boxes and deli paper fifteen small flying insects observed. At front counter on microwaves and electrical cords observed approximately thirty small flying insects. Above pizza oven observed ten small flying insects Ten small flying insects observed in bar area garbage can, ten small flying insects observed in bar area near reach in cooler. Six small flying insects observed in dining room at pasta making area on walls. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Seven small flying insects observed in server area at hand washing sink, four small flying insects observed at pizza area, three small flying insects observed in bar area Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken being stored over raw salmon, operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: In walk-in cooler, raw chicken being stored over raw fish this visit Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three cooks, a bartender and a server handling food. No certified food manager on duty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator with employee agreement forms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3-7-23 Near ice machine Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. In walk-in cooler, red snapper in reduced oxygen packaging, thawed without opening. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At front line, art of the wall missing next to the hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In kitchen prep area, water filters leaking into a refuse container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under triple sink area, wall heavily soiled with accumulated mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwasher area around chemical buckets observed three small flying insects. At pizza counter in to go boxes and deli paper fifteen small flying insects observed. At front counter on microwaves and electrical cords observed approximately thirty small flying insects. Above pizza oven observed ten small flying insects Ten small flying insects observed in bar area garbage can, ten small flying insects observed in bar area near reach in cooler. Six small flying insects observed in dining room at pasta making area on walls. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw sausage being stored over lasagna and butter. Operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken being stored over raw salmon, operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near triple sink, hand washing sink is holding a bucket and gallon of sanitizer impeding access Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three cooks, a bartender and a server handling food. No certified food manager on duty. 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. Provided operator with employee agreement forms Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3-7-23 Near ice machine Repeat Violation Warning

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. In walk-in cooler, red snapper in reduced oxygen packaging, thawed without opening. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At front line, art of the wall missing next to the hand sink Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In kitchen prep area, water filters leaking into a refuse container. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under triple sink area, wall heavily soiled with accumulated mold like substance 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwasher area near triple sink, unlabeled spray bottle Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen near ice machine Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in freezer two containers of food on the floor Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (49F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding); cooked broccolini (49F - Cold Holding); raw veal (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); cream (48F - Cold Holding); housemade tomato sauce with cooked vegetables (63F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (48F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (48F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef mix (58F - Cold Holding); cooked cannellini bean soup (50F - cold holding); cooked beef sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken broth (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef and tomatoes sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cream based tiramisu (48F - Cold Holding); fresh pasta containing raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pesto with garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, ricotta (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (49F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding); cooked broccolini (49F - Cold Holding); raw veal (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); cream (48F - Cold Holding); housemade tomato sauce with cooked vegetables (63F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (48F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (48F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef mix (58F - Cold Holding); cooked cannellini bean soup (50F - cold holding); cooked beef sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken broth (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef and tomatoes sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cream based tiramisu (48F - Cold Holding); fresh pasta containing raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pesto with garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding) all held overnight per operator. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.on cook line near prep entrance, hose Bibb no vacuum breaker. Warning

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer located within walk-in cooler in disrepair, no longer shows a change in temperature. Operator discard the broken thermometer and replace with a new thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler training available for approximately 10 employees handling food, employed more than 60 days, 1 bartender, 5 servers and 4 cooks. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals in chemicals storage area. Operator labeled both bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back of prep kitchen next to walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around perimeter of pizza station in front kitchen, heavy accumulation of food debris and mold-like substance around perimeter. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front kitchen. Warning