RIVERVIEW PITAS REPUBLIC

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers on handwash sink next to mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use handwash sink to rinse knife.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to oven temped 80 F ran approximately 2 minutes.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board on dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food is on shelf with seasoning. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on dry storage shelf with smoothie mixes.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water on floor across from office. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic forks stored on floor under Uber eats pick up area.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to mop sink have slow drain. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board on shelves in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fruit blends on floor next to reach in cooler. Cases of water bottles on floor next to chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Boxes of fruit blends on floor next to reach in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink across from reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Improperly installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ServSafe food handler certificates observed. Certificates also expired. Date of training lists May 2011. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Food manager Benedicte Aguidissou expired 5/9/2021. Previous employee training certificates was through serve safe and expired 2014. Manager discarded employee training as there were only two employees at location and both are certified food managers. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front area. Hot water not turned on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood pallets under back table. Used to store rice, canned goods, potatoes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. In dining area. Ceiling tiles in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor under prep shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

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/. Benedict Aguidissou Expired 05/09/2021

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking equipment stored inside handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing toxic chemical not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle stored in salt, used as scoop. Operator discarded plastic container at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on door stating "out of order" Operator stated restroom is operating. Discussed allowing use of bathroom to guests and operator removed signage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear container storing salt, not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site