Cosa Nostra Italian Deli

821 W Minneola Ave, Clermont, FL 34711

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024

Score

High Risk

Cosa Nostra Italian Deli has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 12 violations.

Looking across the full record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Clermont average 68, so Cosa Nostra Italian Deli trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -butane and all purpose cleaner stored over bread sticks **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -smoked salmon next to bulk deli meats in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sauces on make line

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in triple sink

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on prep table -interior of oven

22-02-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in sugar under prep table **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -on cook line

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of mixer on cook line

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar under prep table

02D-01-5

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat

41-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cannoli 45F in display cooler

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At shared three compartment sink

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution. Quat used for wiping cloths and three compartment sink. Chlorine test strips

16-32-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At shared three compartment sink

31B-02-4

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. New employee on duty and cashier - neither has food handler training

11-26-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In ice cream/dessert area

36-37-5

Apr 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosa Nostra Italian Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosa Nostra Italian Deli on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cosa Nostra Italian Deli?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cosa Nostra Italian Deli.

How does Cosa Nostra Italian Deli compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

Cosa Nostra Italian Deli most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.

Has Cosa Nostra Italian Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cosa Nostra Italian Deli have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cosa Nostra Italian Deli 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.

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