Expresso Pizza, 2416 Okee Rd, Ft Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EXPRESSO PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2416 Okee Rd, Ft Pierce, FL 34950
License #: 6600546
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink and faucet handles.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler fan motor covers heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- Cutting boards throughout facility.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Female hand bag draped on mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen is not holding 41 degree or colder. Several items in unit stop saled, several items holding temp possibly because of frozen items surrounding.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Terrazzo floors throughout facility in need of deep degreasing.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Items holding in reach in cooler including lasagna 53°, cooked pasta 53°, meatballs 52°, see stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled-several boards throughout store.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Per operator slicer is under continuous use. Advised cleaning and sanitizing every 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-3 bin sink area. **Corrected On-Site** **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. One new employee.
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water-kitchen floor under three bin sink and other in use sinks.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable-floor throughout kitchen worn.
  • Basic - Hood, outside draped area heavily soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl of onions in direct contact with cheese at pizza box.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-suds and water on floor under sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees-rest rooms.
  • Basic - Plates near cookline not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacks of dishes moderately soiled with grease and dust.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza, manager states it was less than 1 hour.
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-at pizza box area.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Restroom exhaust fans heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface-most surfaces throughout kitchen. **Warning**
1/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink-sink basin by 3 bin sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Restroom exhaust fans heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle-Handwash sink at pizza station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface-most surfaces throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXPIRED IN APRIL 2008. **Warning**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink-sink basin by 3 bin sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Restroom exhaust fans heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle-Handwash sink at pizza station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface-most surfaces throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXPIRED IN APRIL 2008. **Warning**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the reach in cooler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on the reach in cooler extremely loose
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink at hand wash sink near pizza make station
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.- no liquid soap available only used bar soap
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- food grade mallet handle below the ice in ice machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- throughout kitchen
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- dry ingredients Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.- shirt stored on top of mixing bowls- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.- excessive unused equipment and items in kitchen area
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.- handwash sink in pizza area lacking hot water pressure
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable - kitchen.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Plates over front counter not protected.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor-sack of onions.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-pizza box..
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor-Terazzo floor heavily soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris-3 bin sink area of kitchen.
  • Shelves attached to reach-in cooler dirty.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.- in dry storage
  • Critical - Employee training not original copies. Must have by next inspection
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.- pizza paddle splintered
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- prep table bottom shelf
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with heavy grease and/or soil deposits.- handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moderate grease and/or soil deposits.- ice bin lid
  • Critical - Observed heavly encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.- excessive unused equipment and items in kitchen area.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Wholesome, sound condition
  • Wholesome, sound condition
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-advised of new interpretation of food code rules re: hair restraints.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle-on table by office with single service items. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Medicines, alcohol and bactine on table with single service items.
  • 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. Proof for mom not available available.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-throughout.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-throughout kitchen areas. Several tiles with water stains. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Milk, canolli cream and tunafish salad.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at pizza box holding at 46 F. Suggested qick chill to 41 F then hold.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef stored over raw pork in cookline freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-wait station by office.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Dumpster and grease receptacle not on proper pad-dumpster and grease barrel on grassy area at back of building.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair-dining aa with several wet spots showing.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle-2 at wait station by office.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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