BIG CHEESE RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand rag stored in sink in pizza area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on soda rack in storage area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several cooler handles soiled in kitchen.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle on top of reach in cooler in pizza area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape in storage area above dry goods. Operator removed tape during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed behind reach in across cook line. Observed at reach in freezer in storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink on cook line. Inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in pizza prep cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in pizza prep cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside standing multiple coolers.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken planks with no cover in reach in freezer across steam table.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Operator added more bleach, final reading 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in pizza area.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks outside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cheese and oregano containers; mini cups used as scoops.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles of reach in coolers with food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in men's restroom.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cooler in pizza area. Observed phone on top of cooler across steam table. Operator had items removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler outside of walk in.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle stored in reach in cooler; operator threw away. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed outside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and warewash.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed cloths and bucket stored on floor at cook line. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed under prep table flour and sugar containers with no label.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled; not in use. Observed food storage shelves soiled with dust.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance used for storage of bucket. Observed hand sink next to mop sink used to store spray bottle and sponge. Observed hand sink at pizza prep station with utensils stored inside.

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/ Observed CFM not on site.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back area hole in ceiling.

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in reach in freezer in back area stored with frozen food items.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink with sanitize section in the middle. Inspector explained the right order; operators drained and refilled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda, water and oil cases on floor in outside storage sheds.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed screen covering next to mop sink.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed multiple coolers with exposed insulation in back of kitchen.

Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed cooler with mussels without label; commercially processed but raw.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last report not on site printed.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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 poster to operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding unit located at the front area in the interior soiled.

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. Observed employees drink, fruit inside of the three doors cooler.

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager close lid

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottles water storage on the prep cooler, and reach in cooler. Manager removed them Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted in the kitchen prep area

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining water very slow.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, back area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 25 ppm).

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked pasta at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the cooked products need to be separated of the raw product.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (88 F - Hot Holding) at shelf under preparation table kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hours. Operator moved the butter to the stove to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two sprays bottles at hand wash sink located next to water heater at the back of the establishment.

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 one new employee no food employee reporting agreement. Employee read and signed the food employee reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several single service cups inside of the condiments container at kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a hole on floor under shelf at storage area.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed frozen sticks stored on the top of cardboard boxes at reach in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees preparation area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed aluminum single service not stored inverted at the top of the warmer. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen and storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on cutting boards at preparation area.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at RIC pizza station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed at RIC pizza station Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 6039443. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at reach in cooler located in front of stoves. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (77 F - Cold Holding); butter (70 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to stove. As per operator the product is under time control. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator discarded the garlic in oil and put the butter under ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce (120 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table next to the stove. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the grill to be reheating. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottles inside of hand wash sink located next to water heater. Bottles were removed.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedures was provided.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the detergent mixed with chlorine at the wash sink. Informed the operator the right order to use the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pizza dough stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the pizza dough. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted above the steam table. Operator inverted the single service. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed wet wiping at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher change from dirty dishes to clean dishes without cleaning hands and changing gloves.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staff member pick up plastic covers from the floor, throw away the caps and returned to work without changing the gloves and clean the hands.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hand at the triple sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as scoop at the parmesan cheese container

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top area of both ovens soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white containers behind the hot soup holding unit not inverted or protected.

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

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 sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired .

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the two doors reach in cooler raw shell eggs over ham and roast beef

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink with no soap

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the staff bathroom door does not have self-Closing unit.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl without handle used in the parmesan cheese container Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean big pots stored near the back door exit door not inverted.

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed the kitchen sanitizing bucket stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. To were removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair near the mixers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves of the reach in cooler used to cool down the tomato sauce soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean round plastic containers the old date label

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose bibb connection by the dry storage container.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves of the rack where the tomato sauce is cooling down.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the salt container a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the lamps of the kitchen area soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of the salad dressing reach in cooler

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in the flour container touching the flour

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed over the pasta sauce steam table cardboard containers not protected.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the hood dripping oil Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler pasta sauce (59°F - Cold Holding) per operator tomato pasta sauce was cooked yesterday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Observed no stop sale required

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling lights soiled . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Observed ceiling lights soiled . * Time Extended