RUSSO'S COAL FIRED ITALIAN KITCHEN
14910 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027
Last inspected Nov 12, 2024 · 7 visits since August 2023
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.
4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Employee renewed on line, observed current license with expiration date of December 1, 2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table and flip top in cook line
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm). Observed empty gallon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -Pizza station-; flip top-marinaras sauce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding) -Pizza station-lower cooler-; pizza dough (49F - Cold Holding); fresh cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill.
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. Pizza station-flip top/ lower cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table and flip top in cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Glass drinking glasses staked wet- next to soda station in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Employee renewed on line, observed current license with expiration date of December 1, 2024.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with black like substance
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops inside yellow bucket, employee stored to air dry
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to calibrate, stay on 40F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to soda nozzles, inside kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table, employee removed and placed on hot water (140F)
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside yellow bucket, Employee removed and stored to allow air dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used personal cell phone, then wear gloves to begin the proportion of cooked lasagna. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
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. Poster emailed, manager printed.
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/ expired on 10/6/2022
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat balls, lasagna, bread pudding, made yesterday and Tuesday not dated. Employee dated
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage rack, metal food containers stacked wet, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 112F, employee removed and placed on stove to 145F
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.