Mezzaluna Pizzeria, 104 European Village Suite 104-A, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEZZALUNA PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 104 European Village Suite 104-A, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2800646
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls as scoop in foods in food containers : kitchen .
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored by towels dispenser at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table : pizza line
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef in standing water by three compartment sink : **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. In reach in cooler in storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. By Dishmachine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.beef in container of standing water by three compartment sink : Corrective Action : Moved to reach in freezer
  • Basic - Uncovered food at prep table exposed to splash. Condensation drip from ceiling vent onto prep table at cookline
  • Basic - Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling. Condensation dripping at cookline above prep table
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Numerous in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70°f at frontline pizza Station , eggs at 75°f in kitchen , beef at 60°f by three compartment sink ( thawing) **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Cobwebs above prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat sauce/foods in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment in sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing , cleaning equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At wait station
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked Bulk Food Container lids by storage area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta in walk in cooler in covered container while cooling **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Numerous by Dishmachine area **Repeat Violation**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Hole in ceiling : kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pork in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups under towel dispenser : wit station **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 60° f Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sterilite containers for foods **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over ready-to-eat in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Damaged thermometer in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Dishwasher unaware of requirements for sanitizing test strips **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment in handwash sink by Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue bucket in handwash sink by Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By Dishmachine line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old lables on containers
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop : maketable
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above Dishmachine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Single service lids **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Box of Shrimp thawing at room temperature : ( still frozen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dough trays **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Bowl of garlic butter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Foods in Shopping bag / non food grade containers : walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Spinach 60°f , butter 55°f,
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At Dishmachine line **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Pizza boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish machine
  • Basic - Cigarette packet on prep table, delivery bags stored on top food containers
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.water pitcher under towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Emote bag on chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spatula stored next to handsink at pizza station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Frontline pizza prep area
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Crouton container
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soups in steamer at 90? f : kitchen . Reheated to 165?f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at OUTSIDE CURB SINK Repeat Violation.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PLATES
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONTLINE PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER ( ITEMS BETWEEN 48-50 F) Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN SUGAR CONTAINER
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at OUTSIDE CURB SINK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE COOLER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BLACKLIKE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site. (VOLUNTARY DISCARDED)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DAIRY ITEMS , PORK, SEAFOODS ATINE 48-50 F IN FRONTLINE PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation. ( CORRECTIVE ACTION: VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED )
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER READY TO EAT ITEMS IN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. PIZZA PADDLE
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE COOLER, DRY STORAGE COOLER
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BLACK /GROOVED
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SOME
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. NONE AT MOPSINK
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE DISHMACHINE LINE
3/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER AT 45 F
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. NONE AT MOPSINK
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY DISHMACHINE LINE Corrected On Site. SIGN GIVEN
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE BAG BY FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BLACK /GROOVED
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ONE CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. PIZZA PADDLE
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. HANDSINK BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE COOLER, DRY STORAGE COOLER
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE DISHMACHINE LINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SOME
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PASTA, BEEF,DAIRY AT 45 IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW OPENED ITEMS OVRR READY TO EAT IN FREEZER
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BAG PLAT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
3/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PLATES
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE DRINK WITH RESTAURANT FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN SPATULA
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEATBALLS, SAUSAGE IN SAUCE AT BETWEEN 100-110 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. MEATBALLS Corrected On Site.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREPLINE COOLER AT GRILL . WALKIN COOLER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED CONTAINER , LARGE CAPACITY ITEMS (PASTA) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER STORAGE AREA
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DAIRY ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER , REACH IN COOLER AT 47 F ( ITEMS VOLUNTARY DISCARDED )
4/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. FRONTLINE PIZZAS AT 90 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL IN FOOD, NO HANDLE ON ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES ( COOK, PIZZA LINE COOK )TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE , KNIVES UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation. EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS . EMPLOYEE CAME FROM OUTSIDE HANDLE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES AT COOK/PREP STATIONS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. MAKETABLE
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. PIZZA PADDLE SPLINTERED
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. NUMEROUS METAL BANDED BRUSHES IN FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONTLINE HANDSINK BLOCKED BY DOUGH CONTAINERS .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. FLYPAPER ABOVE UTENSILS , PANS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. HALF CONSUMED DRINKS BOTTLE NEXT TO CONSUMER FOOD IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CUTTLERY
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN, CHEESE AT 50 IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. HOLDING FOODS AT 50 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY PIZZA PAN IN PIZZA PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K EXTINGUISER
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BACK DOOR EXIT EGRESS BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DELI MEAT IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SPICES
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. AFTER SWITCHING GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON COOKLINE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY CHOPPING BOARD
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANER HANGING WITH CLEAN DISHES
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CIGARETTES ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BACK DOOR EXIT EGRESS BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Employee training expired. EXPIRED JUNE '09
1/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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