Joel's Pizza Palace, 1028 E Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JOEL'S PIZZA PALACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1028 E Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
License #: 3916334
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 1/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food., flour and sugar
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination, mop water not dumped
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk sauce bin
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen., bag of flour
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. Potato salad
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, lettuce
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by garbage pail and shelving unit
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef, potato salad
5/16/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On bulk food containers outer surfaces.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Scoop handle in contact with bulk food containers food product.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can off,pimento pepper.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Shelf by walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
1/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Ladies room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Black olives **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cold cuts **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna, cooked sausage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with srep stool- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor - ice bucket stored on the floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above bread in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination - to go containers not stored inverted.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food - Pine-sol cleaner stored above can food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
6/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheeses ,coldcuts need date marking when opened from original package
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using cup to dip cheeses
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. failed to change gloves when needed
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/20/2010Routine - 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. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date laels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or discard, tge food item.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.small can of artichokes hrts
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. coldcuts and cheeses
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. thawing foods in hand wash sink
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
12/28/2009Routine - 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.coldcuts
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. two can openers
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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