A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2024
67
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta, the earliest from 2022. A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta was last inspected on Mar 26, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 26, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Inverness facility scores 83, putting A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5022-090 to operator. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeremy Carl - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Emailed digital copy to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room Floors not smooth durable in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall above door in dry storage room. Multiple damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area Kitchen area Floors in dry storage area not smooth/durable. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in dining room area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in in 3 compartment sink area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
58
May 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 11am checked at 12:30pm. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck 1:35pm Ham 40F; sliced cheese 43F; cut leafy green 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked pasta in 3 door reach in cooler. Operator corrected storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In storage room off the server station **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in storage room Reach in cooler at front counter
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Dish rack above 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. pasta container lids
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda bottle in 3 door reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area next to steam table 3 door reach in cooler in cook line area
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hand wash sink in cook line area soiled Hole in wall beneath 3 compartment sink Floors soiled beneath 3 compartment sink and under kitchen equipment
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in cook line area
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk cornmeal bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. At front counter
51-11-4
39
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. In kitchen area In dining room Walls soiled in 3 compartment sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in prep/storage area off dining room Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and storage area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Racks for storage above pizza make line cooler Dry dish rack above 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta on file is from Mar 26, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta.
How does A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A Touch of Italy Pizza and Pasta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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