Verducci's Pizzeria/Trattoria, 7736 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Verducci's Pizzeria/Trattoria
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7736 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6212391
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Wall racks of cleaned pizza pans, pots, and other kitchen equipment are on shelves at fence line of exterior dish wash room. Inspection is being conducted during heavy rain storm. Clean and soiled dishes are being splashed from rain coming thru the screen and off the roof overhang.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas behind establishment. Fence wall barrier is screened at the top and open to the elements/parking lot at the bottom of the fence. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Wait station ink where paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer are provided.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 3 bay sinks (2 of them) and dish machine are in fence/screen area behind establishment. The floor is finished tiles/bricks but the walls are outdoor vinyl fence with screening to enclose from the roof to the top of the fence.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. (2- three compartment sinks and dish machine outside under overhead cover with screen and fence as walls.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. (Outside in remodeled area and in server room near women's restroom.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. (3 compartment sink and dish machine relocated to outside area that is under a roof but not fully enclosed. Two three compartment sinks are behind establishment in partially screened-partially fenced room.) **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Wall racks of cleaned pizza pans, pots, and other kitchen equipment are on shelves at fence line of exterior dish wash room. Inspection is being conducted during heavy rain storm. Clean and soiled dishes are being splashed from rain coming thru the screen and off the roof overhang.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (Open cup with no lid or straw on cutting board at cookline make table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas behind establishment. Fence wall barrier is screened at the top and open to the elements/parking lot at the bottom of the fence. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. (Make table cooler by stove) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Wait station ink where paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer are provided.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 3 bay sinks (2 of them) and dish machine are in fence/screen area behind establishment. The floor is finished tiles/bricks but the walls are outdoor vinyl fence with screening to enclose from the roof to the top of the fence.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. (2- three compartment sinks and dish machine outside under overhead cover with screen and fence as walls.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Yogurt and cottage cheese containers are reused but not labeled with content name in container.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. (Outside in remodeled area and in server room near women's restroom.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. (3 compartment sink and dish machine relocated to outside area that is under a roof but not fully enclosed. Two three compartment sinks are behind establishment in partially screened-partially fenced room.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (3 door cooler and glass door cooler in wait staff room near women's restroom. Cookline make table by hand sink. Many foods are cooling in the unit.) **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Wall racks of cleaned pizza pans, pots, and other kitchen equipment are on shelves at fence line of exterior dish wash room. Inspection is being conducted during heavy rain storm. Clean and soiled dishes are being splashed from rain coming thru the screen and off the roof overhang.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (Open cup with no lid or straw on cutting board at cookline make table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. (Not setup at either 3 bay sink while large equipment is being washed.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas behind establishment. Fence wall barrier is screened at the top and open to the elements/parking lot at the bottom of the fence. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area wet with water in the remodeled dish wash room behind the establishment from rain coming below and above fence line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. (Make table cooler by stove) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Wait station ink where paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer are provided.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 3 bay sinks (2 of them) and dish machine are in fence/screen area behind establishment. The floor is finished tiles/bricks but the walls are outdoor vinyl fence with screening to enclose from the roof to the top of the fence.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. (2- three compartment sinks and dish machine outside under overhead cover with screen and fence as walls.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Yogurt and cottage cheese containers are reused but not labeled with content name in container.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. (Observed server clear dishes in dish room and return inside to wait station line and handle clean equipment without washing hands.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ( 47°F cream cheese, 47°F packaged ground beef, 44°F tiramisu, 46°F packaged cheese, 46°F opened milk in glass door cooler. At cookline 53°F shredded cheese on ice, 61°F ricotta cheese on ice, 68° open cream) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw shell eggs above packaged cut greens in reach in cooler. Raw veal over milk in cookline cooler.) **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. (Observed server clear dishes in wait staff room near women's restroom. A hand sink is not available. Server then boxed up customer foods.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. (Outside in remodeled area and in server room near women's restroom.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (Hand sink at cookline is inaccessible to all cookline employees except employee working stove/make table. Food containers are on counter in front of hand sink.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Bowl of soapy water containing utensils is observed in front line hand sink at salad station. Bowl stored in hand sink next to stove.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. (3 compartment sink and dish machine relocated to outside area that is under a roof but not fully enclosed. Two three compartment sinks are behind establishment in partially screened-partially fenced room.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (Cookline) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (14over 15 containers/trays of food cooling on counters and cooling racks in kitchen. Staff does not have a written chart tacking which foods are at which stage of cooling during heavy dinner rush. ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (3 door cooler and glass door cooler in wait staff room near women's restroom. Cookline make table by hand sink. Many foods are cooling in the unit.) **Warning**
10/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(cups used to scoop sugar) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(flour bread crumbs in dough room) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(ladies room)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.(beef over produce) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(2 door true reach in next to 8 burner stove)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(throughout)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.( 3 compartment sink at rear of restaurant )
  • 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.(Dish Machine 0ppm chlorine .
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(Meatballs 126°F, )had cook reheat to 165°F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(comminuted beef and raw sausage over shredded mozzarella ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.(eggs over clams ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. (Kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(some items)
1/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(some equipment) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout. Kitchen) **Warning**
  • 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) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(cup for ice scoop) **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Take out containers) **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(chest freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.(black fridge) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(cases of bag olive oil ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(some equipment) **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout. Kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(200 ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(chicken parm over produce) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(200 ppm chlorine ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit with raw meats.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls in use stored in hand sink at cookline and at wait station. .
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Servsafe. Please visit www.myfloridalicense.com for a list of approved providers.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. On hoes Bibb near mop sink **Warning**
  • Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen above cooks line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cases of various food on floor in dry storage room and pizza dough room Prep pizza crusts on floor under pizza oven **Warning**
  • Observed hole in wall. In storage room with Hot Water Tank out side. **Warning**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage and in pizza dough prep area **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Lower reach in cooler on cooks line 2 door reach in cooler near back door **Warning**
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door in dry storage area **Warning**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. On hoes Bibb near mop sink **Warning**
  • Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen temperature reading 50?F **Warning**
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. In prep room near dinning section, where pizza dough is being made and meat is being sliced **Warning**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At hand sink on the front counter At hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At Hans sink in kitchen **Warning**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on oven door in kitchen **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen above cooks line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook handling pasta with bare hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Inside separate storage room where pizza dough is made **Warning**
  • Observed cook with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cases of various food on floor in dry storage room and pizza dough room Prep pizza crusts on floor under pizza oven **Warning**
  • Observed hole in wall. In storage room with Hot Water Tank out side. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs stored over produce in Pepsi cooler in dry storage room **Warning**
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen Lasagna 50?F, butter 50?F, milk 51? F **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Inside mop sink outside **Warning**
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf above stove top in kitchen **Warning**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage and in pizza dough prep area **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Lower reach in cooler on cooks line 2 door reach in cooler near back door **Warning**
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door in dry storage area **Warning**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pizza dough in pans under oven
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. container of olive oil with ladle stored in handwash sink ; cook line
  • Critical - Observed mop sink used for purposes other than the designated use. pizza pan in mopsink outside back door
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above cooked pasta Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 53a-Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by 6/6/2012
4/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 4/06/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. This violation must be corrected by : 06/06/2012.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[current]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop on pizza boxes] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pizza-make]
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.[female handling pizza dough with artificial nails] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/06/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bags of flour in storage room] Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 4/6/2012.
  • Observed gaskets with old food build-up.[reachin cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 4/06/2012.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[bags of flour in storage ] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[kitchen]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[lasagna ]
4/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[front single door cooler,food has been removed and cooled]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.{BOTH KITCHEN AND FRT COUNTER}
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[all units throughtout ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[hood filters]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bags of flour and onions in storage room]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[lasagna ]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.{TO-GO CONTAINERS}
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.[chicken over cheese in 3 dr upright]
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[chest freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bags of flour in back room]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[eggs] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to-go containers]
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 02-24-Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Violation: 15-29-1 Observed mop/service sink in disrepair. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies]
  • Violation: 03a-07-Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving upright]
  • Violation: 15-29-1 Observed mop/service sink in disrepair. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies]
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.[openings]
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.[storage]
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[storage room]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 8/26/2010.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[throughout ]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving upright]
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair. This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies]
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[old droppings in back storage ] This violation must be corrected by : 8/26/2010.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[old droppings ]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[openings]
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[storage]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/26/2010.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Foods in kitchen area coolers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheeses,pepperoni,sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.Back fenced area. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tongs on oven handle
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Throughout the kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Behind triple sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Woodwork around doorway to kitchen and wall at preperation a in kitchen.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.Back door from main dining room.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Light switch in kitchen.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration date.Cooked veal,raw chicken,tomato sauce.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Whole shell eggs over sauces and raw chicken.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in reach in cooler in kitchen cooked veal.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tongs stored on oven handle.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop stored on side of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Deli style cooler at pizza area.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Knife at pizza prep cooler with string covered handle.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Shelves over triple sink in kitchen covered with tape and rusted.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reachin coolers at pizza area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and grease in kitchen area..
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Light switches missing or poor repair.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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