Marco's Pizza, 20305 Bruce B Downs, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARCO'S PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20305 Bruce B Downs, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3916374
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Mold like substance in sink across from walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cinnamon sugar container, dry storage shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to back exit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Pizza boxes next to mixer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing/moved, over walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.1 dead in in the cabinet under soda dispenser **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers next to three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Next to three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cooler next to prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket near mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin next to mixer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Near front kitchen **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above pizza oven.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside pizza oven.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/26/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above pizza oven.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside pizza oven.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - 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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Hood vent area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside pizza oven.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile not tightly closed together.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Hood vent area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in cooler - make table)
  • Observed hole in ceiling.(hood vent area) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking spray hose at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle not properly labeled.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged.(ABC by back entrance) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed hole in ceiling.(hood vent area)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(inside pizza oven)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(foil lids)
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(pizza oven)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/11.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(by handsink)
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/11.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(make table)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(make table)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(9/23/09) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(front counter) Corrected On Site.
1/4/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(9/23/09)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Ceiling tile missing.(dining room)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Corrected On Site.3
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(make table reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(bag in box - syrup)
  • 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.(make table area)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.3
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(front HWS)
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(front HWS - damaged cold water handle)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.(under front counter)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(under front counter)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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