Paisano's Italian Ristorante Degrades its Sanitary Rating
4445 Dixie Hwy NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Health Inspection Reports
8/30/2012 | 8 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter at 61df rapid chill to 41 df Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.coked cold hold pasta is at 50 df in the cookline small reach in cooler. insure the pasta is at 41 df before putting it in the unit.rapid chill to 41 df Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.the cook touched cheese with his bare hands Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.in the employee used restrooms
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at the kitchen hand wash sink
Observed open dumpster lid.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : october 31 2012.
2/1/2012 | 8 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pasta top of reach in opened during lunch recommended rapid chill to 41 degrees f
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat./salt Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Observed worn/soiled carboard utiluzed as shelf cover under portable fryers and on shelf in reach in cooler #2 and under stoveRepeat Violation.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./pasta in reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./prep area
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./for storing pans Corrected On Site.
Observed open dumpster lid.
9/29/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./pasta in large covered container re-educated and operator placed pasta in proper container with out a lid till it reaches proper temperature of 41 degrees f
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./after leaving cook line than returning Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Observed worn caard board used as shelf cover./reach in cooler #2
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./containers pasta in tall reach in cooler
Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./home defense bug spray
2/22/2011 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.server ice bin
9/9/2010 | 4 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.MUST USE 3 BAY SINK FOR WAREWASHING
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.server
Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.drain line on condersor for walkin draining into bucket
5/19/2009 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./bar area
Critical - Observed food stored on floor./bag ib box soda's
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw beef over padta stand alone freezer Corrected On Site.
Observed wall in disrepair./tile missing going into ladies room
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./walk in cooler
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./pasta held over 24 hrs
11/19/2008 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./bar area
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation.
Observed ceiling in disrepair./storage room patch peeling
Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths./kitchen areaCorrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint./cooks line
Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./tile broken off under 3 comparment sink and several areas through out kitchen
Observed food debris accumulated on floor in storage area under shelving
Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./prepping tomatoes Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./waite staff
Critical - Observed food stored on floor./eggs walk in cooler
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./meatballs wic Repeat Violation.