MOTOR CITY PASTA CO
108 MAIN ST · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
37 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03A-16-4High Priority – Observed: All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 53°, turkey 49°, tomato sauce 51°, dessert 48° all in walk in cooler Priority: High Priority
41-07-4High Priority – Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored.rubbing alchol on prep table Priority: High Priority
01B-07-4High Priority – Observed: Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.2 cucumbers Priority: High Priority
35A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 1 fly in kitchen Priority: High Priority
03A-02-4High Priority – Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 76° on counter 5 hours see stop sale Priority: High Priority
03B-01-4High Priority – Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Diced tomato sauce 112°, tomato soup 127° reheated to 190° and 171° **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.5 on soda system behind large cutting board between reach ins on cookline. 2 in wall hole behind hand wash sink on cookline 30 live roaches under the soda compressor between reach ins Priority: High Priority
35A-23-4High Priority – Observed: Roach excrement and/or droppings present.on shelf over hand sink Priority: High Priority
01B-02-4High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Butter Priority: High Priority
41-27-4High Priority – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.exceeds 200ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 12
22-20-4Intermediate – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-4Intermediate – Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham, turkey, corned beef, desserts in walk in cooler Priority: Intermediate
31A-13-4Intermediate – Observed: Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Priority: Intermediate
01C-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Priority: Intermediate
31A-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Back room **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
16-35-4Intermediate – Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. And bucket Priority: Intermediate
27-06-4Intermediate – Observed: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
27-11-4Intermediate – Observed: No running water at mop sink. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5Intermediate – Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
22-07-4Intermediate – Observed: Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Priority: Intermediate
22-18-4Intermediate – Observed: Soil residue in food storage containers.salt Priority: Intermediate
Basic 15
51-11-4Basic – Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Priority: Basic
36-03-4Basic – Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.numerous places Priority: Basic
12B-07-4Basic – Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-4Basic – Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.cigarettes and phone on can goods Priority: Basic
13-03-4Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Priority: Basic
36-24-5Basic – Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall.hole 2 above the front hand sink Priority: Basic
10-17-4Basic – Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.between reach in and cutting board Priority: Basic
10-20-4Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Priority: Basic
10-01-4Basic – Observed: In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.bowl in salt Priority: Basic
08B-39-4Basic – Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.mushrooms Priority: Basic
14-67-4Basic – Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Priority: Basic
42-04-4Basic – Observed: Storage of tools on shelf above or with food.hammer on cans Priority: Basic
08B-17-4Basic – Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.mushrooms over cut greens Priority: Basic
36-30-4Basic – Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished exterior of oven Priority: Basic
36-26-4Basic – Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.