Pizzitalia's Clearwater

The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.

Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.

• Food protection and cross-contamination
  • Basic: Food ( plastic bottles of water ) stored on floor in walk in cooler .
• Insects, rodents, pests and animals
  • High priority: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner area under the pizza oven
• Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation
  • Basic: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the front counter area

Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

• Food protection and cross-contamination
  • Basic: Observed: -Food ( boxes of oil) stored on floor in kitchen -employee relocated oil -corrected on site
• Insects, rodents, pests and animals
  • High priority: Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 rodent droppings on the floor under the pizza oven . Employee swept the floor in this area

Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

• Food out of temperature
  • High priority: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Ricotta cheese 47°F in cooler under 2 hours . Cheese moved to walk in cooler Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate: Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed with manager Priority: Intermediate
• Food protection and cross-contamination
  • High priority: Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza slices on front counter with no protection. Manager relocated pizzas to behind the front counter area . Display case is scheduled to arrive the following day Priority: High Priority
  • Basic: Observed: -Food ( boxes of oil) stored on floor in kitchen -employee relocated oil -corrected on site -Containers of marinara on the floor in the walk in cooler . Priority: Basic
• Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry
  • Basic: Observed: Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on Priority: Basic
• Handwash sinks and supplies
  • Intermediate: Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen and front counter area . Manager placed paper towels in dispensers Priority: Intermediate
• Insects, rodents, pests and animals
  • High priority: Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 rodent droppings on the floor near the dough machine in the back kitchen Employee removed droppings and cleaned the area Priority: High Priority
• Chemicals and toxic substances
  • High priority: Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to oil on shelf under prep table . Manager relocated cleaner spray Priority: High Priority
• Current license displayed
  • High priority: Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority

The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.

The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.

• Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
• Insects, rodents, pests and animals
  • High priority: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 8 rodent droppings on the floor in the dining booth area . Manager cleaned and sanitized the area -2 rodent dropping along wall in dish washing area. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area - 3 rodent droppings behind beer tap in the front counter area . Manager cleaned and sanitized the area

Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.

• Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • 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. Run three times 0 ppm chlorine
• Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dusty storage shelf at cook line
• Insects, rodents, pests and animals
  • Basic: Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on the floor under the triple sink
  • High priority: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -27 rodent droppings on floor behind dough machine and under shelving rack in dish washing area - 8 rodent droppings on the floor under the reach in cooler in the food prep area -19 rodent droppings on the floor under the cooking equipment -13 rodent droppings on the floor under the storage shelf near the pizza oven -20 rodent droppings on the floor under the pizza oven -14 rodent droppings on shelf next to soda boxes inside cabinet in the front counter area -24 rodent droppings on the floor in the front counter near ice machine , ice bin and reach in cooler areas - 1 rodent drooping on the floor in the restroom behind the toilet -1 rodent dropping on the floor in the dining room area near stacked chairs
• Manager certification and employee training
  • 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kristine hired 8 months ago as a cook Dylan hired 4 months ago as. Cook , Kelsie hired 4 to 6 months ago as server .