Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ANTICO FORNAIO

2647 ULMERTON RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3565280
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10704744
DBPR license6217198

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority8 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish box with bag of French fried stored inside. Employee moved. Back stand alone reach in freezer . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 8

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and dirty pots and pans. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near table top hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pizza chef francheco. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Near table top hot holding unit. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During walk through observed cooked rice and cooked mushrooms made yesterday at 12:00pm. Not date marked. Employee marked during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chained during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified verbal. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. During inspection observed wet nesting on plastic pans on drying rack stacked before drying. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.used for cutting sandwiches. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of front line microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.employee closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in reach in cooler near pizza oven. Owner discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from cook line grill. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Opposite of cook line grills. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce not covered from last night in reach in cooler near pizza oven. frozen frozen beef brochure in freezer on rack not cover at all. Cover during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.