Caruso Ristorante
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2024
29
Score
Public records show five inspections at Caruso Ristorante stretching back to 2022. Caruso Ristorante was last inspected on Jun 18, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 16 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Treasure Island average 80, so Caruso Ristorante trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (53F - Cold Holding), cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding). Employee moved butter and pasta to freezer for quick chill. Retemped butter at 42F, pasta still in need of cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched face with gloved hands then engaged in food prep no glove change /hand wash. Educated employee on hand washing. Employee washed hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler in rear prep room. Employee moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in prep area, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made onsite no date mark. Employee dated lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in closet next to restrooms. Employee cleared, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank in bar not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small ovens soiled with burnt on food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.reach in cooler in kitchen and bar area standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded eggplant in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
29
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with garnishes and cheese on cook line. Educated employee and he washed hands and put spoon in garnishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-19-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream 53F. Employee put cream on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in bar area on floor, 2 rodent droppings next to prep table in kitchen, 8 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink in kitchen, 15 rodent droppings in dry storage room, 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water tank in dry storage area, 23 rodent droppings in rear storage room near bathrooms, 8 rodent droppings on chair and high char in hall near bathroom.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over shredded mozzarella in rear prep area refrigerator. Employee moved cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked 1-28 no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area. Employee labeled bottle of disinfectant. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink can on prep table next to food being prepped. Employee removed drink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler in prep room.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer in prep room has build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with debris in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed phone.
40-06-5
21
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.toaster oven on cook line interior soiled with burnt on debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Areas cleaned but more detailed cleaning needed. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2022. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caruso Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caruso Ristorante on file is from Jun 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caruso Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caruso Ristorante.
How does Caruso Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Treasure Island?
Caruso Ristorante most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Treasure Island average of 80.
Has Caruso Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caruso Ristorante have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caruso Ristorante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Caruso Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caruso Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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