GIUSEPPE'S BROOKLYN OVEN I LLC
2135 SW HWY 17, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-842-1956
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2025
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4 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark on pizza at the front counter, owner corrected by placing time marks on the pizza.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over bottle sauces in reach in cooler and in the walk in cooler there was raw chicken over feta cheese and celery, operator moved to bottom shelf.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager there at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in back of kitchen, employee replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table in the kitchen, employees moved.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tomato purée on the can rack in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food black grade bags in the walk in cooler with bread in it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a pan of garlic rolls in the walk in cooler, operator moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink towards front of kitchen, operator replaced.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for the pizza at the front counter, sent owner copy by email.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine with a reading of 0ppm chlorine after sanitize rinse, operator putting a work order in, will use the 3-compartment sink for the dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers stacked on the shelf in back of kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of shortening on the floor in the kitchen operator placed on table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handles of tongs down in a container of feta cheese on the prep table, operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution on the floor by the prep table with the slicer on it, operator placed in proper location.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark on pizza at the front counter, owner corrected by placing time marks on the pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in the kitchen with food debris on it.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent owner a copy by email, will have employees sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken noodle soup not date marked or labeled, employee stated was made yesterday morning.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed license before end of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks in different areas in food preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler is not working, owner stated work order is in.
Food stored on floor. Observed several soda dispenser boxes on the floor in the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container in the dish area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer bucket read at 00ppm, employee changed the solution and was 100 ppm.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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