Leo's Pizza Italiano Rstrnt, 5627 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Leo's Pizza Italiano Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5627 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207-7615
License #: 2611403
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 7/25/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Garlic powder **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler to keep cut lettuce and tomatoes during service is not keeping 41° or below. Thermometer reading 58°
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **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. Touched lettuce for salad, got tongs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One tomato, discarded by mgr.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50° heavy cream, corrective action: iced down, 55° cut tomatoes and lettuce, explained time as public health control, corrective action: wrote time
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chl in bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By triplesink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Has old one
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Upright and prep reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping water, front handsink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Track on upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chlorine in bucket **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One egg **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. By dishmachine **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. By triple sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember how to calibrate thermometer
  • Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. salads stacked on top of each other, bottom of plate touching lettuce
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. also rusted Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee sneezed then got container with sausage Corrected On Site. explained to him, washed hands
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 spots on lettuce, discarded Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed mgr with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300+ chlorine in bucket Corrected On Site. 100ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. mop room
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. en heating up soup
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna, spinach pie made 2 daty ago Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. 12F in ice water Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. has old one Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. light
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright reach in cooler and prep unit
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. onion, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in prep unit
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pooled eggs over precooked pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket Corrected On Site.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. TOUCHING HANDLE WITHOUT USING PAPPER TOWEL :
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface, HANDWASHING SINK: KITCHEN :
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, CHICKEN :
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. all three reach-ins at front line
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on over handle
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood pipes
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken handle on make table lid
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese 68 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives under microwave Corrected On Site.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. wood cutting board
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
10/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 50 degrees F, cold cuts 49 degrees F, tzatziki 48 degrees F, butter 50 degrees F. Corrected On Site. items voluntarily discarded. cold cuts placed in reach-in able to maintain proper temp. since they were recently prepared.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. towel under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. flour
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. wood cutting board
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing utensils
  • Critical. Observed two dead roaches on premises. by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. above triple sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above triple sink
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ICE NOT PROTECTED contaminated by HANDWASHING SINK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, REACHIN FREEZER MISSING HANDLE.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed debris accumulated on STORAGE ROOM floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, MISSING END CAP.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, REAR.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. STORAGE ROOM.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
5/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 30F and food is 43F in upright reach-in
  • Critical. Food not properly protected from contamination. ice bin lid opened and no splash guard for handsink, beverage area; closed lid; slicer next to mop sink, no splash guard
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salad plates stacked with no cover between plates in reach-in; lettuce touching bottom of plate that is on top
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on salt Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed. Using cloth towel under cutting boards Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. container with utensils by small white cooler
  • Observed leaking at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. filling pitchers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dishmachine area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. has 2009
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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