"APPROXIMATELY FIVE DEAD ROACHES ON GROUND AT FRONT PIZZA STATION."
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) -- Popular restaurant "Rotelli Pizza and Pasta" at 15064 Jog Road in Delray Beach was ordered closed by a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. That inspector, according to records reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com, found roaches -- dead and alive -- in the restaurant. Rotelli was ordered closed on October 31st. It was permitted to reopen the following day.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the UNEDITED report filed by the inspector with the State of Florida.
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches inside of condenser/filter at right side cook line flip top Observed 1 live roach in underside of shelf next to pizza oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on underside of ticket printer on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach under wall mounted shelf above triple sink on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches inside of gasket of left side flip top on cook line kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches inside of front right wheel of left side cook line flip top cooler Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheels of right side cook line flip top cooler. Observed 2 live roaches inside wheels of drawers under burners unit on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on wall behind chest freezer in prep area in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground/wall behind 1 reach in cooler at wait station in kitchen **Warning**
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line **Warning**
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on ground behind cook line flip top cooler in kitchen . Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on ground at front pizza station **Warning**
The restaurant was reinspected on November 1st and permitted to reopen, although one "intermediate" violation was still logged. "Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Next unannounced **Time Extended**"