Giuseppe's Pizzeria, 935 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Giuseppe's Pizzeria
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 935 Sebastian Blvd, Sebastian, FL 32958-4878
License #: 4100920
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ utilizing condiment cup to scoop yeast **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cooks line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice./ raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ pizza cooler
  • Basic - Hood soiled with moderate accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./ mushrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ yeast **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ egg wash and raw chicken cooks line less than 4 hours recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler./ whole shell eggs stored over sausage walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Front row of flat chef discarded
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products./ improper thermometers need thermometer that reads 0-220°- gave one
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.- bag of flour in storage open **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling./ Robert is the only certified manager for establishment and is out sick today
6/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./ on plate shelf pizza side
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris/ coke cooler by register
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ front Lind coke cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk containers of sugar and salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cooked pasta for Italian wedding soup at room temp 30 mins -64°f, recommended rapid chill, multiple products in reach in cooler 45-47°f, ambient temp 49° f
  • 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/ cook knew it was done at noon, time marking board broken wasn't sure how to time mark, educated
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ dirty towel in sink
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. /ambient temp 48°f
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.suff.e cups being used to scoop feta cheese and asiago cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage containers next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.front line coca cola cooler
  • Basic - Stored ice cream not covered in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.bread hand Ed with bare hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cases of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cook line Cutting board has sever cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink power ad above food in the cook line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Pizza cooler found at 46° 47° . Unit is not to be used till maintaing 41° or below. No next day warning has several coolers on cook line maintaing 41° and below
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on floor between uses. cook had it wash rinse sanitized and air dry **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw whole shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored ice cream not covered in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pizza cooler: mini meatballs 46° diced ham 45° cooked onions 45° Italian sausage sliced 46° recommend rapid chill to 41°. Placed items on ice bath.rechecked items found 41° to 43° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.dough prep area
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.souffl cup used to scoop croutons
  • Basic - Case of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Dome lids and foam Togo boxes
  • Basic - Cutting board has bad cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in pizza cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee's with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.cook line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Can of oven cleaner stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.oven clean on table in kitchen next to pans of dough and clean dishes **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. Cutting lemons without wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of all reach-in coolers moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For pizza pies they sell by the sliceprovided form manager completed by end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.broth and cooked Italian sausage in the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cook line,pizza make cooler
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can of clam juice and ketchup 8 lbs
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table
  • Critical - Observed cartons of ice cream on floor of walk in freezer.
  • Observed ceiling in kitchen on cook line peeling paint.
  • Observed cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on cook line cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed pizza boxes stored without protection from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sliced ham and capicola found at 45? recommend rapid chill
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked Italian sausage and lasagna in the walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cook line
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200 ppm **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk containers
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm Corrected On Site.100ppm
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.+ 8 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed HEAVY buildup of mold like substance on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bag n box sodas stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed cases of food stored on floor in the walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cook line cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.removing and appling gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee's with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of ALL cook line reach-in cooler moderately/heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.shirt on cook line next to bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw veal stored over sliced turkey in the cook line cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sliced deli meats in the walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed to go containers not stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200ppm Corrected On Site.50 ppm
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink or sanitizer in 3 rd sink employee doing pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent./employee placing clean equipment on soiled rack Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cooks line spice holder top cracked
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. May not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment and dishmachine rack
  • Observed heavy amount garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./raw chicken 32-34 degreesf-placed in refrigeration Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./squid 40 degrees f placed in refrigeration Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./Corrected On Site.to 100 ppm
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.- operator shall use three compartment sink until dishmachine is capable of proper sanitizer levels
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- pizza paddle splintered
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.- over three compartment sink
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- dry ingredients bins
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw fish over chopped spinach in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.- togo containers not stored inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.- dry storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./recommended rapid chill for deli meat highest level in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./stemlike thermometer at 20 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./salad area 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.
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ wood above prep table
  • Critical. Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed heavy garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed/wiping cloths Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./milk Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method/ covered in walk in
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./pasta
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cliths Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./degreaser by 3 compartment sink
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust./ice bin moved outside during remodel operator does have locked-not permitted will be calling George at plan review to discuss-ice machine is slotted to go in the new dry storage room
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.bulk storage flOur
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination./observed trowels,cemeny stored next to flour palate
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior lip of ice machine./observed still heavy slime build up interior lip of ice bin/operator has new plastic interior lip on order-one now is heavily stained
8/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/4/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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