Famous Pizza, 109 Fairfield St, Oldsmar, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAMOUS PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 109 Fairfield St, Oldsmar, FL 34677
License #: 6215503
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near exit **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Sink(s) used for food preparation have welds/joints that are not smooth. Three compartment sink **Warning**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near exit **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** time extended till October 11th 2014
  • Intermediate - Sink(s) used for food preparation have welds/joints that are not smooth. Three compartment sink **Warning**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Dust hanging from light in preparation area **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near exit **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hot holding meatballs exposed to heavy dust from hood filters . **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Knife handle in contact with ham **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Sausage, ground beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizzas on line exposed to heavy dust from ceiling **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepsi reach in cooler and sub reach in cooler: ham 45°F, turkey 45°F, potato salad 50°F, salami 45°F, ham 60°F, turkey 56°F, cappicoli 63°F, salami 61°F, cut lettuce 61°F, cut tomatoes 56°F, cut lettuce 61°F, chicken wings 46°F, Items from today iced down. Items from previous day stop saled **Warning**
  • 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. See stop sale. Pizzas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over rte **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad 50°F, ham 60°F, turkey 56°F, cappicoli 63°F, salami 61°F, cut lettuce 61°F, cut tomatoes 56°F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. Potato salad **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HWS sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Appear work incomplete **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Sink(s) used for food preparation have welds/joints that are not smooth. Three compartment sink **Warning**
08/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In kitchen above pizza make table
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Compressor being replaced in sandwich make table.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Near exit
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near storage closet by restrooms.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Pizza reach in cooler doors
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Budweiser in two door upright reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza reach in cooler. Two door up right reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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. See stop sale. Pizzas **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine exceeds 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At HWS in kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) o,d labels on containers, above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near front counter
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ham in pizza prep reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F, chilled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over sauce and cooked sausage
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • 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 sausage in reach in cooler
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, near three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Pizza oven
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board across from three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage in display reach in cooler
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. kitchen
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. dumpster sitting on grass
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. restroom
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. pizza maker and driver
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before and between putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of plastic water bottles on floor in seating area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in hallway
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. chest freezer in dining room
  • Critical - Observed mop sink blocked by tools, boxes, equipment, etc.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. potato salad
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door
7/18/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food contsiners above three compartment sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. jugs of oil next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning under prep table
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. eggs in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sausage in reach in cooler
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. next to three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bags of onions
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler across from three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. jugs in sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, 48, reach in cooler across from three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami, 48, reach in cooler across from three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. flour on mixer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of paper plates
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. oil on prep table
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sausage in reach in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...by 3bay sink
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust...hood filters
  • Observed build-up of flour on lower shelf of prep table
  • Observed build-up of food debris--top of bottom pizza oven
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease...entire kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...around mixer..by freezer,under fryers
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...bag of onions under prep table
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pizza cheese Corrected On Site...lids used
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...old mopsink outside back door
  • Observed wall in disrepair...lower shelf under front counter--rubber strip loose
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...by 3bay sink
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee not washing hands between glove changes
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue..shelves on door....by 3bay sink.
  • Observed build-up of food/cornmeal debris on top of bottom pizza oven
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment...laying on ground outside ..needs to be reinstalled ASAP
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...kItchen
  • Observed food/dirt debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under 3bay sink near wall.
  • Observed lower shelves under front counter---front lower section peeling behind CO2 tanks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind 3bay sink.
  • Observed ceiling stained with accumulated grease.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor....cases of sauce under prep table.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling cellphone with gloves on, then went back to foods prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...inner/upper section.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....all coolers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer---breading buildup on door shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--top of ovens.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment....AC work done--sink temporarily removed.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor..,behind dough mixer and under pizza oven.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...near wall behind 3bay sink.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease...kitchen.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[dishes sitting in sink]
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.[2 of 3 employees]
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[at sandwiches prep reach in]
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[hood filters]
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[chicken over ready to eat sauce]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[open bag corn meal]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in upright freezer]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in corn meal]
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[handle of scoop in flour]
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[dishes sitting in sink]
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.[did not wash or sanitize hands before barehand contact]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[2 of 3 employees]
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.[in sandwiches reachin ]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[at sandwiches prep reach in]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[at sandwiches prep reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[upright dough cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with debris and/or soil deposits.[cutting board at sandwich reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[top back interior sandwiches reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[all 3 handles on sandwiches reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[handles pizza reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[sandwiches reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue[upright reachin cooler ].
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[dough upright cooler]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior of reachin freezer]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[on mixer]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[containers holding single serve sled above sandwiches reachin ]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[above stove]
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor[.under sink]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[around sink]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[hood filters]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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 : 4/10/10.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lunch meat and cheeses in dEli style cooler moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.deli style cooler by sinks
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw eggs over produce Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on mixer
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.and around handsink
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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