Leaning Tower Of Pizza, 5205 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5205 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652-4216
License #: 6100581
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in bulk food containers on Cookline.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Stained yellow over pizza area.
  • Basic - Fan cover at Cookline has accumulation of dust/debris,also ceiling vents.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken,also some heavily stained.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Floor mixer exterior.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Wall underneath dish machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind Cookline equipment.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.plastic dish racks.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on table bases.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on floor mixer
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.Cookline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dishracks.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Deflector shield.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsinks used by food employees,and bathrooms .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of cooking equipment .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Handwash sink ,cookline .
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Rusty can opener .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves .
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Can rack.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Floor mixer.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
3/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Can rack.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/15/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.On fan at dishroom .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Around grease trap.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Lights over cookline .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.End caps.
8/24/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Onions,walkin coolers.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fry baskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Fryers .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Lights ,cookline .
4/26/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Flour vbags.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Backs of fryers .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet ,cookline .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen ,and bathrooms.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields,kitchen .
  • Lights missing the proper shields, sleeve coatings or covers.
1/8/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs ,walkin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Steam table .
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Lime.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens room,Kitchen .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.End caps.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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