ALFANO'S RESTAURANTS

High Priority - Raw animal food( bowl of pooled eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( olives ) in reach in cooler at cook line . Employee relocated food Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. Reviewed with manager - see stop sale - manager discarded packages of thawed salmon in reach in cooler . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at hand wash sink .Reviewed with manager .

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soiled can opener on prep table. Employee cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink at front line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

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. Expired 1-3/2024 -training scheduled for 4/10/24

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. Reviewed with manager - see stop sale - manager discarded packages of thawed salmon in reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at expo line . Reviewed with manager

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At expo line and bar . Reviewed with manager .

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Reviewed with manager . Straws moved to bartender area of bar Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.p in walk in cooler . Reviewed with employee . Food rearranged Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above prep table in rear of kitchen. Employee removed medication. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of great northern beans dented on shelf in dry storage. Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and place gloves on and continue with food preparation task. Educated employee on proper hand-hygiene practices. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand-alone refrigerator in rear of kitchen temps at 1230pm butter (52F - Cold Holding); anchovies (52F - Cold Holding); cream (52F - Cold Holding) Temps in reach in cooler at 1205pm raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); Temp at 1235pm stand-alone refrigerator in front of kitchen shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped at 1:15pm Butter 39f. Cream 41f. Raw lamb40f. Shredded cheese 40f. Anchovies 39f Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cook line. marseille sauce (113F - Hot Holding); Alfredo sauce (110F - Hot Holding); weddings Cook placed items on stove to re heat. Re temped at 1:20pm Marseille sauce 177f Alfredo Sauce 181f Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach and water stored on prep table with food near cook line. Operator removed bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in rear of kitchen. Operator installed paper towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle underneath prep table located in rear of kitchen unlabeled. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwashers has dust and food debris on top. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in sugar container next to cook line. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates on top of prep table in rear of kitchen are not protected. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. Operator replaced expired license with updated license. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line. Warning

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can of great northern beans dented on shelf in dry storage. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over reach in cooler. Employee phone stored above prep table. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Hoagie buns in container stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Italian sausage, lasagna egg shells stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator stored items on shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom. Operator posted hand wash sign in men's bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach-in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored at wait station on top shelf not covered. Warning

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry soiled wiping cloth stored on prep table. Warning

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at bar not stored in sanitizer solution. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table and sink located in rear of kitchen. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed cook using wiping cloth to touch tongs and then to wipe spills on prep table. Warning

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Per operator they offer their salmon that is received fresh order and undercooked. Operator unable to produce letter from purveyor that states salmon is farm raised and pellet fed. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over capes in double door reach-in cooler of cook line. Raw shell eggs over margarine in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in cooler next to hot holding pots at end of cook line: cooked pasta 48°F, vinaigrette made with fresh garlic in oil 48°F, homemade, cesar dressing 48°F, homemade stuffing 50°F, butter packets 45°F. Per operator foods were brought up from walk-in cooler at 1. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding kettles next to tall reach-in cooler at end of cook line: wedding soup 109°F, pasta fagiole 109°F. Per operator they were placed on kettle an hour ago. Employee reheated to 179°F Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser on shelf next to soda bag in the boxes. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in tall reach-in cooler next to tea dispenser not date marked Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard soiled with food debris. Last used this morning Warning

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cupboard of bar area. Employee discarded roach then cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in tall reach-in cooler next to tea dispenser. Discussed with operator to mark and segregate food Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw salmon on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. Ice bucket with ice stored on floor of bar area. Corrective Action Taken 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. Spoon handle touching croutons. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade in tall reach-in freezer. Warning