Little Caesars Pizza, 29625 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Little Caesars Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 29625 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33030
License #: 2326613
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.soda bottles and water bottles in the walk in cooler on the shelves over food that is serve to the public. Dough mix
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.back hand sink across from the prep table
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.degreaser stored over clean dough pans
2/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Designated employee drink storage area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. (Opened water bottles inside reach in freezer).
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizer set up while in used. 0 ppm when tested.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Mop sink).
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm when in used.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray chemical (degreaser) stored above barbecue sauce pumps.
  • 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. At hand washing sink (middle). **Corrected On-Site**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Did not use sanitizer after drying hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In employee bathroom and hand wash sink by dough preparation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed employee 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walk-in cooler.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. In flour container.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. In three compartment sink. Leaking pipe outside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Degreaser stored with butter container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris outside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler by the bathroom.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair water heater.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
7/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. bathroom
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler by the bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. back door double latch.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair water heater.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. TELEPHONE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
7/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.chiken wings in direct contact with trays by being stacked on top of eachother
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelving around
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.bags
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.handwashing log missing
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.dough machine
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.mopsink area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.
  • Critical - (B) Using a Handwashing Facility. A handwashing lavatory may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
  • Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
  • Critical - FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.mushrooms in walkin
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.pizza cutter
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.pizza cutter
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelfs /top of frig
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Employee training and certification
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.corn meal
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken , walkin
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation.
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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