Clearwater, Pinellas County

RTY PIZZERIA

1719 DREW ST, Clearwater, FL 33755

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Jul 8, 2024
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
2

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22961701

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara (129F - Hot Holding); meatballs (131F - Hot Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Meatballs 129F, meatballs 149F. Operator placed in steam well for reheat at 11am. Temperature was taken at 1:15pm Time Extended

03E-02-5

Detail 22961698

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs and marinara in steam table began reheat at 10:30am. 3:45pm: marinara (129F - Hot Holding); meatballs (131F - Hot Holding). Discussed proper reheating methods with staff Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Meatballs 129F, meatballs 149F. Operator placed in steam well for reheat at 11am. Temperature was taken at 1:15pm. No temperatures were taken to confirm meatballs reheated to 165F. See stop sale Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22961703

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (129F - Hot Holding); meatballs (131F - Hot Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Marinara cooked at 12pm 124F. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22961705

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22961702

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff unable to provide proof of Food Manager certification Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Manager Jacob Maher certified through National Restaurant Association 12/30/2020. Manager was not at establishment at the start of inspection but brought his certificate and showed on phone. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22961699

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Staff unable to provide proof of employee training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No proof of employee training at time of inspection Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22961697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22961704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Remote control on prep table. Operator relocated Time Extended Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22961700

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 22854064

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara (129F - Hot Holding); meatballs (131F - Hot Holding) Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 22854062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs and marinara in steam table began reheat at 10:30am. 3:45pm: marinara (129F - Hot Holding); meatballs (131F - Hot Holding). Discussed proper reheating methods with staff Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22854071

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (129F - Hot Holding); meatballs (131F - Hot Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22854063

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22854068

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Staff unable to provide proof of Food Manager certification Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22854069

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Staff unaware of test kit location Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22854067

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. Staff unable to provide proof of employee training Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22854070

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk-in cooler prepared over 24 hours not dated Warning

32-09-4

Detail 22854072

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22854061

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

40-06-5

Detail 22854060

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22854065

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind triple sink Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22854066

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