PICCOLA PIZZERIA

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over shredded cheese bag inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside croutons container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed over sandwich prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by mop sink.

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

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed dirty dishes from table and then proceed to serve food without washing hands. Informed employee on proper hand washing method.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Tiramisu in reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator, item has been in reach in cooler for 2 days. Advised operator to properly label item.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substances. Manager discarded the ice and clean the interior of the ice machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumped ice in hand washing sink.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date mark on water filter near the hand sink.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area above the preparation area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove white cutting board near the Bain marie at kitchen.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch and bracelets while preparing food.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restrain engage in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair located in the kitchen near the bain marie.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed non seating establishment with 10 chairs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located near the bain marie.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed metal bowls not inverted above microwave located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled with common name through the kitchen.

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tiramisu date marked on September 9th and 11th, 2023 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tiramisu date marked on September 9th and 11th, 2023 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge does not know how to calibrate probe thermometer. Operator was trained by Inspector hot to calibrate probe thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside gorgonzola cheese container in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: At time of callback inspection Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: At time of callback inspection observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over bologna sauce inside reach in cooler by oven.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.

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/. Food Manager Certified arrived during Routine Inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside shredded cheese in reach in cooler. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed NOST ESTABLISHMENT with 10 chairs.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and white vinegar not labeled inside kitchen.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1st, 2021. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink inside by three compartment sink inside kitchen. Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheesecake not date marked inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. As per chef dessert was cooked yesterday April 12th, 2022 at 12:00 pm. Chef date marked dessert. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant not labeled on shelf over hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wooden spoons faces up on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed small ice machine under coffee machine at front counter.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed Food Establishment licensed NOST operating with 6 tables and 15 seats.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen and front counter.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled inside kitchen. Also, observed flour container not labeled inside kitchen. Repeat Violation