Aamore Pizza Pub & Grill, 9700 66 St N, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AAMORE PIZZA PUB & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9700 66 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
License #: 6211334
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (On heat lamps)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. (Cell phone on cutting board at cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (Heat lamp bulbs. Packaging does not have any notation of coating.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Flammables stored/debris present on top of gas water heater. For reporting purposes only. (Air filters with paper edging) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee only used hand sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. (Raw shell eggs over raw burger in cooling unit stored on mobile unit behind establishment.) **Corrected On-Site**
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(across from pizza ovens)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(French fries wedged on the side of fryers)
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Large amount of grease on wall/ceiling above cooking equipment that does not have a hood ventilation system.(above pizza oven)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Pizza oven in disrepair/has exposed insulation.(insulation used to shield heat exposed not smooth and easy to clean) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(pizza prep)
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.(bottom shelf of of stainless tables) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(spatulas and whisks bottom shelf of stainless table across from pizza ovens)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(turned quat test strips a bright teal color) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(old food on slicer covered from previous evening) **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.(some items)
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Oven doors
  • Basic - Exterior of pizza oven in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Next to scale, above dough mixer
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. To be changed daily
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold relief medicine on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Preparing chef salad for take out order
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. 2 packs of cigarettes on prep table
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Baked pizza on prep table 1/2 hr, 95°, wrapped and placed into refrig **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in ice)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(near pizza oven)
  • Basic - Food stored in standing water. (Raw chicken wings )
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(case of water and horseradish)
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
2/4/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen )
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(old torn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cases of food in storage room)
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(dough resting boxes in walk in cooler)
  • Observed hole in wall.(small holes in walls throught kitchen )
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.(fly swatter hung on wall near deli style reach in cooler in kitchen )
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(plastic gallon jugs)
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(walk in cooler shelving rusted)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and handwashing soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed Reach in cooler gasket torn and in poor repair.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors screen door.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.bar area.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.( approximately 10 very dry, old droppings on floor in dry storage room)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.(chili dated 9-27-11) Corrected On Site.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(pizza dough boxes)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(under hand wash sink)
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(sliced meats and cheeses)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by single service items. (in storage cabinet in dining room)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(between coolers on cooks line)
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm corrected to 100ppm ) Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near three compartment sink
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quatenary ammonia
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed box of food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fan shield near pizza oven
  • Observed build-up of grease and food debris on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler. No PHFs
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine greater than 200 ppms Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. pizza
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. lasagna
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese slices
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. hot dogs, corned beef
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter @49 F
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. box of scrubbing pads
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tile
  • Observed door frame in disrepair.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
11/15/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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