John's Sweet Tomatoes Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1600 S Wickham Rd, W Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JOHN'S SWEET TOMATOES PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1600 S Wickham Rd, W Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1505182
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. / cooks line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ cups in the server area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ lemons, sauce
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ in any of the reach in coolers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cheese, tomato,cooked sausage 56 degrees f- recommended rapid chill - chef stated that it was put in unit bout 1 hr ago
  • 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./ cheese, cooked sausage, sliced tomato at 57 degrees f- recommended rapid chill - chef states product put in 1 hr ago
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front line salad cooler **Warning**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.suffle cup used to scoop feta cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks .cook line **Warning**
  • 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.on prep table by slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front line salad cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray on hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow solution. Stored by 3 bay sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ front line refrigerator
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment./ stored on magnet but too close to microwave table
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./ between kitchen and storage area
  • Basic - Hole in wall./ behind long freezer by office
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. / vacuum packed fish thawing in sealed kryovac **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. / pizza line refrigerator
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ raw hamburger stored over ravioli in freezer by office
  • 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. / cheese cake in front refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. / utilizing paint brush for oil **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./ cooked chicken, pot pies in 2 door reach in
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. / must be rede ratified by next inspection
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. / bottle stored at mop sink
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.on the two door kitchen reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut ham in the cook line reach in cooler is at 49? it was portioned above the cold hold level of the unit, all other foods were at 40? or below the ham was rapid chilled to 41? during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oyster containers are used for other foods and the container is not labled
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.the salad cooler is holding non potentially hazardous foods at 47 degress fahrenheit , no potentially hazardous foods are in the unit at this time
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.on the cooks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in the walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.on the salad make Cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at the pizza make box Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.bath tissue and paper towels in the storage area behind the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on the cutting boards on the salad cooler
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cups on front line
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. washed hands but did not apply sanitizer after when removing bread from oven.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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.has aop
  • Critical - Observed cleaners item improperly stored on mixer for dough.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.using a suffle cupmto scoop feta cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked italian sausage in individual bags in RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.several different containers in salad make cooler not the items listed inside containers
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser not dispensing soap for employee to properly wash hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./cans tomatoes sauce storage area
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./flour
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./deli meats
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./cleaner under 3 compartment sink and under employee handwashing sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./pasta
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed badly dented can of marinara sauce
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.opened bodies of ham,salami,capicola in storage RIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked italian sausage that's sliced and whole in storage RIC
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.ROP mahi not opened prior to thawing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.green container for flour.
  • Critical. Observed interior of cheat cooler lightly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves above sandwich make cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cups at server.
  • Observed pizza boxes stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.cans of comets stored with coffe creamers,peppers. Corrected On Site.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./41 degrees f
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice./shrimp
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor/onions storage area
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ swithing from oe area to the next-doing food to dishwashing area without changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./flour bulk storage
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance./shelving front ne not maintained smooth durable or easily cleanable
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not installed to allow cleaning access./floors behind the ice bin-heavy debris-not easily accessible to clean
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambro's
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./handwashing sink back kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink./at 3 compartment sink
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./front line
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./2 marinara
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./clam chowder (still frozwn) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler
  • 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 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cooks
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover./reach in cooler shelving
  • wine shelving peeling not maintained smooth durable or easily cleanable
  • Critical. Hot water for dishmachine wash only making 95 degrees f-should be at least 120 degrees f
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./ice bin dripping into bucket
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./side of building hose
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use./by ice machine For reporting purposes only.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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