Pizza Station, 1218 Winter Garden Vineland Rd 100, Winter Garden, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA STATION
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1218 Winter Garden Vineland Rd 100, Winter Garden, FL 34787
License #: 5811609
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/11/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. / behind soda/ice bin machine at wait station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. / wood pallet in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. / exterior of food containers/ buckets **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. / Observed female employee handling ready to eat lettuce with bare hands with gloves
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / at bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. /. At bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. /. Cooked wing **Repeat Violation**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. / INSIDE BULK SALT BUCKET ACROSS FROM 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler / BAG OF ONION **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / AT COOKLINE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. /. AREA OUTSIDE OF SODA DSPENSING NOZZLES, NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. /. Wing, cut lettuce, in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. /. IN WALK IN COOLER **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. /. O ppm
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils./. Toxic spray bottle on rack with clean utensils, outside walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - 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. /. MEATBALLS IN WALK IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of food warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue. / NEXT TO MIXER
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. /. BY ICE MACHINE **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease inside build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet cabinets
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. / IN BULK FLOUR CONTAINER
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on exterior of ice machine, inside the toaster, top of mixer, exterior of food buckets/containers, food stand and wood pallet in walk in cooler,
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler/freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. / CONTAINERS OF LETTUCE, WINGS **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / CHEESE SHAKER, BULK FLOUR CONTAINER
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. / OBSERVED WORKER HANDLING READY TO EAT HAM WITH BARE HANDS **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. / CONTAINER OF CUT LEMON
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked / CHEESE AND MEAT PIZZAS AT FRONTLINE DISPLAYED CASE, OPERATOR STATED THAT PRODUCTS WERE MADE ABOUT AT 10:22 AM THIS MORNING **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. / OPEN BOX OF RAW BURGER STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN REACH IN FREEZER **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by ice bin at bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (1) A DUST PAN INSIDE THE KITCHEN HANDSINK BY ICE MACHINE (2) A PITCHER INSIDE THE BAR HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. / MEATBALLS, CHICKEN WINGS IN WALK IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
4/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. / PIZZA BOXES
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / AT FRONTLINE **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ BEHIND ICE MACHINE
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. / ABOVE WIC
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. /. Pot of tomato sauce in wic
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated residue / BEHIND ICE MACHINE
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. /. AT FRONTLINE
  • Intermediate - 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. / CHEESE IN WIC
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./. AT BAR
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. / HAM IN WIC
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Non-handled plastic container used as food scoop, inside flour bag, in WIC
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in the new server station with ice scoop bin, in the new remodeled room
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-21-1 Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. Above rear exit door.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner on stored with food items.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. New Restroom (Male/Female)
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CHICKEN IN WIC
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Restaurant is licensed with 35 seats. Observed 75 seats in the dining room including newly remodeled.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in the new server station with ice scoop bin, in the new remodeled room
  • No plan review submitted for the added server station with ice scoop bin, in the new remodeled addition room.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. New Restrooms (Male/Female)
  • Non-handled plastic container used as food scoop, inside flour bag, in WIC
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. While handling food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. CHICKEN WINGS IN BULK PLASTIC CONTAINER SINCE LAST NIGHT.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (CHICKEN 49 F, CHEESE 47 F)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner on stored with food items.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered flour in WIC. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. Above rear exit door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN WINGS/DRUMS IN WIC.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. / observed gap/open space at back door
5/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / at left side of 3 bay sink
  • In-use ice scoop not stored in a clean, protected location. / ice scoop stored on the dirty surface / on top of ice machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. observed 12-9-11, 3-15-12
  • Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. / observed a spray bottle of degreaser and a metal equipment inside hand sink / at right side of 3 bay sink Repeat Violation. observed 12-9-11, 3-15-12
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. / inside soda ice bin / Repeat Violation. observed 12-9-11, 3-15-12
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / Observed 2 employee drink cups stored drink station counter
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / Observed employee drinking in kitchen drink station area
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / observed a water bottle stored next to the slicer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food / deli meat/ham thawed at room temperature. / on worktable across from dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / fresh garlic in oil was 79 F, stored at cookline in ambient air Repeat Violation. observed 12-9-11, 3-15-12
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of salt and sugar buckets, on worktable across from dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food/marinara sausage in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation. observed 12-9-11, 3-15-12
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. / observed gap/open space at back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. / cooked chicken wings in WI cooler
3/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./ pasta covered, sausage covered both in wic Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./ unavailable
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-08-1 Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ on coffe counter
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./ pizza line ric
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles./ ricotta container
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ coffee cup in sink, pizza cutter and scrubbing device in pizza sink
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.// back door
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only./ between pizza line and door
12/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only./ between pizza line and door
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./ unavailable
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./ pizza line ric
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./ pasta covered, sausage covered both in wic Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ coffee cup in sink, pizza cutter and scrubbing device in pizza sink
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ ricotta 50f, antipasta meat 49f, ham 50f, pepper and onions 48f, turkey 46f in wic, ham 50f in wic Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles./ ricotta container
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.// back door
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation./ pizza sauce in wic
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ on coffe counter
12/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floor-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not easily movable and is not sealed to the floor or elevated to provide clearance between the equipment and the floor of at least 6 inches. Bottom shelf of worktable in back prep area has a gap about half inch above ground
  • Critical - Observed drink cups on food preparation area, in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. / Shredded cheese covered during ambient air cooling
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / raw chicken next to ready-to-eat pasta, wings, in WIC
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cheese 47 F, beef 50 F, sausage 47 F, at maketable
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cooked pasta 47 F in WIC
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [through out kitchen ]
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
2/15/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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