Chiantis Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Chiantis Pizza & Pasta has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Chiantis Pizza & Pasta's 41 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad/sandwich reach-in cooler: diced tomatoes 45F, sliced ham 44F, sliced turkey 44F, gorgonzola cheese 45F, fresh mozzarella cheese 46F, operator turned down setting on reach-in cooler to rapidly cool foods **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee garnished pinwheels with parsley and parmesan cheese with bare hands **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottle hanging off of storage rack **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in freezer door has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain in front of pizza oven, operator mopped floor, closed off area, and contacted a plumber **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on prep table, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles/vents over dishwashing area **Warning**
36-34-5
41
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine door hinges broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer: ice buildup on fan cover and equipment housing **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: -operator states part has been ordered **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -dish racks heavily soiled -mop sink soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Operator states new dish racks have been ordered. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk-in cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flour, sugar and salt bins soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -on cook line, in dish room and at rear exit of kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath 3 compartment sink -under/beside equipment on cook line -under front counter near entry door
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf next to service window
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
May 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Pasta (47F - Cold Holding). Item moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board stained. Make line.
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food missing diagram showing location of handwash sinks in relation to areas where bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food will occur.
09-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife between table and make line unit. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
43
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45f. Advised manager to monitor.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and pans, dish wash area.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dishwasher area.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster side doors.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
36-27-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chiantis Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta.
How does Chiantis Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Chiantis Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Chiantis Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chiantis Pizza & Pasta 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 Chiantis Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chiantis Pizza & Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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