Dead roaches found at Manatee pizzeria in latest restaurant inspection report

Inspectors found dead roaches at a Holmes Beach pizzeria during an inspection conducted last week.

▪  Inspectors found dead roaches on the premises at Solo Pizza, 3244 East Bay Dr., Holmes Beach. The restaurant was also cited for poor hand-washing protocols practiced by employees and improper food holding and cooling temperatures. “Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public,” according to the report. Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  A bar on the patio at Joey D’s, 6401 Manatee Ave. W., was probably a hit with customers, but the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation wants to be notified first. “No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added at patio. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office,” according to the report. Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  Kelsey’s on Cortez, 7020 Cortez Road W., did not have adequate “sneeze guards” at the self-serve hot buffet. The restaurant was given a time extension to fix the issue. Inspectors will follow up at a later date.

▪  Central Cafe, 906 Manatee Ave. E., was cited during a July 24 inspection for improper food-holding temperatures. Per the report: “observed Brie cheese 60°F , sliced tomatoes 47°F cooked portabello mushroom 47°F. This cooler has been relocated from the right to left side of cooks line since last inspection. Operator stated all product in cooler less than three hours. Added ice to product.” Inspectors will conduct a follow-up on an unspecified date.

▪  At the Holmes Beach Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, 3302 E. Bay Dr., inspectors reported seeing an employee return to food preparation after using the restroom without washing their hands. Inspectors also observed another failure to follow proper hand-washing protocol, according to the report: “Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.” Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  The Subway location in Holmes Beach, 3232 E. Bay Dr., was cited for improper food-holding and cooling procedures. Inspectors returned the next day and found several repeat violations. Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  At Paradise Bagel and Cafe in Holmes Beach, 3220 E. Bay Dr., inspectors recorded seeing an employee touch ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. The cafe was also cited for holding food above the advised temperature and for storing raw foods above ready-to-eat food. Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  A stop sale was issued on French onion and chicken soup at Bradenton Yacht Club, 4307 Snead Island Road. During the July 26 inspection, the yacht club was also cited for storing raw animal food over ready-to-eat food. Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  At the Checkers location in Ellenton, 6020 U.S. 301 N., inspectors observed “employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Grill cook changed task from raw beef to sandwich assembly,” according to the report. The restaurant was given a warning and inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  Inspectors issued a stop sale at El Warike, 4226 26th St. W., on cooked shredded chicken and heavy cream “due to temperature abuse.” The restaurant was also cited for failing to store raw foods properly. Per the report: “At hooded reach in cooler on cook line, observed pooled eggs stored directly over raw beef.” Inspectors will conduct a follow-up inspection on an unspecified date.

▪  Hungry Howie’s, 103 U.S. 301 W., was cited for holding foods at unsafe temperatures and employees not following proper hand-washing guidelines. Some issues recorded during the July 26 inspection were corrected immediately, but inspectors will follow up at a later date to address others.

This story was originally published August 1, 2017 at 8:54 AM with the headline "Dead roaches found at Manatee pizzeria in latest restaurant inspection report."