LA NONNA RESTAURANT
117 SW 107 AVE, Sweetwater FL 33174
Last inspected May 9, 2024 · 3 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
FEB 24
MAY 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/2023. Owner renewed license during inspection.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfredo sauce (116F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (130F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per employee for two hours. Employee placed products on stove for reheat.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to manager via email.
Food manager certification expired. 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 expired certificate for Stephen Gonzalez on 1/25/24.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on preparation table next to bread station.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, kitchen and both restrooms. Employee provided the paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 Silder Jimenez and Francisco Villegas hired for more than 60 days. employees hired for more than 60 days without food handler certification.
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. Provided to manager via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen. Employee provided the soap.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside plastic sugar container on shelve next to back exit door.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall next to toilet at women restroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to dishmachine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email.
Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certificates for Nicanor Gonzalez 1/25/2024; Stephen Gonzalez 1/25/2024 expired.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Silder Jimenez and Francisco Villegas hired for more than 60 days.
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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiled with water damage throughout kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken next to standing reach in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hile on wall next to toilet at women restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside small white chest freezer at the bachk of cash register.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of dusty at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen.
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter the kitchen to engage food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee and person in charge in proper hand washing procedures.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed italiasausage store in non foid grade bags inside walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/2023. Owner renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut romaine (48F - Cold Holding) stored at beverage cooler, placed two hours ago according to server. Server replaced, cut romain 42F - Cold Holding) s
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to dishmachine.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email.
Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certificates for Nicanor Gonzalez 1/25/2024; Stephen Gonzalez 1/25/2024 expired.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Silder Jimenez and Francisco Villegas hired for more than 60 days.
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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink the back of the cash register. Employee provided the soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Lasagna stored inside walk in cooler withot date label. As per employee prepared 2 days ago. Also ground beef inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiled with water damage throughout kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed wall juncture broken next to standing reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on water station. Also observed at kitchen preparation table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hile on wall next to toilet at women restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside small white chest freezer at the bachk of cash register.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle inside grated cheese container in contact with product. Employee removed the spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of dusty at cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler Ground beef and cooked eggs not covered. Employee covered the food.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.