Niko's Pizza, 804 S Sr 19, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NIKO'S PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 804 S Sr 19, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400451
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Self above expo table. Shelf with spices in prep room. Racks in back prep room.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To go boxes in outside storage shed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table with clean plates. In between steam table and Reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above prep table in three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in Walk-in Freezer.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler on cook line next to pizza ovens.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Front drink machine. **Corrected On-Site**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Limes not covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Prep area.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, ham, ground, beef, sauce. Voluntary discarded.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stool in front of Hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For lettuce on make line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Spanakopita in Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Back prep area in beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout facility. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones above food prep area by make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several spatulas with rough edges by Three compartament sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartament sink chlorine above 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom by front dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
9/4/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bucket of pepperoncinis. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins and spatula. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic beverage cups wet nesting.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. In kitchen, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink used to dump tea, sink near three compartment sink holding utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200ppm. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food buckets in walk in cooler.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Olives. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife and container in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Spice shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine in wiping cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled aprons not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Hanging on spice shelf. Corrected On Site.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Spices stored on AC unit pipe. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop hanging on AC pipe. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf by AC unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Speed racks in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cutting boards with black residue in knife grooves.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open drink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Ground beef cooling in tightly closed container . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. In hard to reach areas.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives in dish area hws. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over deli meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline shelf. Single service container.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Various prepared foods, pasta, lasagna in walk-in coolers.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not stored inverted .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.AMOUNT DUE 323.00 INCLUDES 50.00 LATE FEE. Corrected On Site.CONFIRMATION #007069932. OPERATER PAYED WHILE INSPECTOR WAS ON SITE.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES FROM APPROVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM. must be corrected by next unanounced inspection.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt EXTERIORS hobart mixer unit.. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS BULk granules containers in kitchen /FLOUR etc.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on GASKETS for reach in coolers throughout kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on STORAGE RACKS throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material / rust on FOOD racks in the WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment /PLATES /BOWLS stored in VERY DIRTY racks, in cooks line kitchen areas.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.VERY DIRTY cutting boards BLACK SUBSTANCE encrusted on boards.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.MULTIPLE TASKS ,not changing gloves when required and in between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris / trash accumulated underneath 3 comparment sink .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND cleaning sponges and utencils inside handwashing sink .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.SERVICE GALLEY ice Bin.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.SEVERAL IN KITCHEN .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.TO GO containers stored in VERY DIRTY rack in kitchen /cooks line area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
6/8/2011Routine - 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. Sausage /sauces inside walk in not date marked . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food/granulated garlic stored on floor in kitchen area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up ofold flour on exterior of the dough mixer .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code/foodbourne illness questions. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN FETA CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. EMPLOYEE DID NOT USE PAPERTOWEL TO TURN OFF WATER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. MAKETABLE UNIT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FAN COVERS IN WALKIN COOLER/FREEZER
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. HANDSINK IN PREP ROOM
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. UNDER SINKS IN DISH AREA
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN 51'F IN PREP COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SAUSAGE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF DISPOSABLE PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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