POSITANO RESTAURANT Inspection – November 14, 2024

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also, observed soiled cutting boards inside kitchen.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tiramisu and créme not properly date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Sunday November 10th, 2024.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by kitchen entrance.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled deep fryer.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam trays stored on Bar floor. Operator removed trays from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

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