Marola's Trattoria Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth napkin in contact with cooked lasagna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. AOP for pizza handling. **Warning**

Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**

Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining pan with cut mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelf. **Warning**

Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cardboard lining storage shelves soiled. **Warning**

Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Pitchers of iced tea. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crumbled cheese, sauted mushrooms, and dressings greater than 41-43° **Warning**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara sauce 125° f at steam table. Operator placed pan of marinara sauce on the stove to reheat to 165° **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush in container of oil. **Warning**

Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top with produce, crumbled cheese, dressings, and sauted mushrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser, water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt container.

Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Buckets of chicken base, flour, vinegar.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on trash can between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, flour.

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salad Cooler: Lettuce 45°F,Cheese 45°F, Anchovies 46°F, Salad Dressing 46°F.Manager's Corrective Action: Iced it down and called Mechanic.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Flour. Open Bag of Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Sauce, Marinara. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine Sanitizer not pumping sufficient Chemical. Chlorine Chemical a Strip did not read any PPM. Corrective action taken. Mechanic Called in.

Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, Calamari.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cooks in the Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Garlic Oil 100°F. corrective Action taken, By Bringing th Temperature up.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep Table area. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

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

Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing.

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.

No Violations Were Observed

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Peeled tomatoes. See stop sale. **Warning**

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussels. **Warning**

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sausage, sauce, vegetables **Warning**

Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Vegetables and pasta. **Warning**

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Sausage and chicken. **Warning**

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce and vegetables. **Warning**

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 2 liter bottle of sprite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage direct contact with food. Garbage can used to store food. **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**

Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**

Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**

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. **Warning**

Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rusty shelves used to store plates. **Warning**

Basic - Build-up of food debris, frying pans and containers. **Warning**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside mop sink. **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cork line. **Warning**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Next to hand wash sink. **Warning**

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Vice grips next to espresso machine and food preparation table. **Warning**

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPRs contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 3/22/13 **Warning**

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.walkin

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.dessert reachin

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.

Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.

Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.

Observed wall in disrepair.by 3-compartment sink

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.dessert

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor.carrots,potatoes in walkin

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.flour Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.salad station

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.

Observed wall in disrepair.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Observed ceiling in disrepair.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.

Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door

Observed wall in disrepair.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Observed ceiling in disrepair.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Observed unnecessary items on the premise.pizza station

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.salad

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.salad

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.

Observed wall in disrepair.by back door

Observed ceiling in disrepair.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.

Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.dishwashing liquid containers used for sauces in walkin

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.

Observed wall in disrepair.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Observed ceiling in disrepair.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.

Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemon

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. produce in wic

Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing utensils

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Observed personal care item stored with food. employee bag

Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in rif

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in wic

Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bread crumbs Corrected On Site.

Critical - Violation: 02-22-1Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Critical - Violation: 02-26-1Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.45 , milk

Critical - Violation: 08A-12-1Observed food stored in undrained ice-seafood.

Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-walkin.

Critical - Violation: 12B-03-1Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area-waiter.

Violation: 14-37-1Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-pizza station.

Violation: 15-30-1Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

Violation: 15-35-1Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable-shelves in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 20A-08-1Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing-to low 150 ppm, needs to be between 200-400 ppm.

Critical - Violation: 22-21-1Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Critical - Violation: 22-28-1Observed interior of reach-infreezer soiled with accumulation of food residue--frozen foods.

Violation: 23-06-1Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-garbage can in kitchen.

Violation: 29-11-1Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handsink in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 30-02-1Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-mop sink.

Critical - Violation: 32-15-1No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-ladies room.

Critical - Violation: 32-16-1Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-kitchen, handsink.

Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-space under, over and sides of screen door and back door .

Violation: 37-04-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walkin.

Violation: 37-04-1Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Violation: 37-12-1Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.

Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-kitchen, handsink.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-kitchen handsink.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-ladies room.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Fax to me at Margate office

Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable-shelves in kitchen.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-garbage can in kitchen.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-pizza station.

Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area-waiter.

Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice-seafood.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-infreezer soiled with accumulation of food residue--frozen foods.

Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handsink in kitchen.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.45 , milk

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-walkin.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walkin.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-space under, over and sides of screen door and back door .

Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing-to low 150 ppm, needs to be between 200-400 ppm.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-mop sink.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.