Chimento's Spaghetti House

1110 New York Ave, Saint Cloud, FL 34769 · Permanent Food Service · License 5908039

B
Grade B
Safety score 81 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · no follow-up needed · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection
    2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)
    -19
  • Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    10 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      cut tomato (48°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler underneath salad make table overnight per operator

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      cut tomato (48°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler underneath salad make table overnight per operator - See stop sale

    Intermediate2

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 for Nicholas D issued 9-27-21

      Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee

    Basic6

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      In mini freezer across from pizza make table

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Reach in cooler underneath pizza make table

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

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      Cases of deli containers and plates on floor in dry storage room

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Tanks across from ice machine in back hallway storage

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Manager certification and employee training2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Single-service items1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Other sanitary and safe operation1