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Licensee
Name: PIAZZA ITALIA License Number: SEA1616310
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2024
Primary Status: Closed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 904 E LAS OLAS BLVD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Complaint Full 08/03/2021 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
35A-06-4    Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 15 dead insects in trap nest desk by back door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-74-7    Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked pasta (45-50°F); right flip top - shrimp (55-60°F); beef (55-60°F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately two hours ago. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils of both units. Advised operator to refrain from using units until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. Operator moved TCS items to walk in to quick chill. **Warning**
24-15-4    Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean plates exposed to water leaking from air conditioning vent. Operator removed all dishes and sent to dish washer to clean/sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5    Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dirty surface of ice machine. Advised operator to store in clean/sanitized container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4    Basic - Observed approximately 2 dead roaches in storage room above chest freezer. Operator removed and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust - under dish machine. **Warning**
22-49-4    High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Final rinse - 135F. **Warning**
35A-02-6    High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects at entrance to inside bar on and around soda gun. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects 1/2 way through inside bar on and around whiskey dispenser. Operator began removing during inspection. Approximately 4 small flying insects at expo area entrance to private dining room. Operator began removing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked pasta (45-50°F); right flip top - shrimp (55-60°F); beef (55-60°F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately two hours ago. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils of both units. Advised operator to refrain from using units until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. Operator moved TCS items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several soda guns at inside bar. **Warning**
53B-01-5    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. **Warning**
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