Pepperoni Express, 70 Pine Island Rd, Ft Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PEPPERONI EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 70 Pine Island Rd, Ft Myers, FL 33903
License #: 4603456
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 4/13/2012

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.OBSERVED BACON @ 48f HAMBURGER 48f in 2 door ss unit E This violation must be corrected by : 4/12/201 . UPON CALLBACK bacon 44f in 2 dr ss unit E
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed raw bacon @ 48f in 2dr sss unit E This violation must be corrected by : 4/12/2012. UPON CALLBACK HAMBURGER 45f and hot dog 45 f in 2 dr ss unit E
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.TRAULSEN UNIT UPON CALLBACK NOT COMPLIED NO PHF STORED INUNIT
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed 2 dr ss unit E NOT HOLDING PHF BELOW 41f. hamburger 48f AND HOT DOG 49 and bacon 49f upon callback hot dog 45f ,hamburgr 45f in unit E
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed unit E a 2 dr ss unit holding phf burgers 48f, hot dogs 48f and bacon 48f UN CALLBACK HOT DOG 45 f burgers 45f in 2dr unit ss unit E
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed both hood system unclean with a heavy accumulation of grease un callback not complied
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.observed taylor unit broken for over 2 months upon callback taylor unit stiil broken
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.observed pepperoni express operating without current license for 2012 .upon callback license is still delinquent active
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. operation has not paid for 2012 license more tham 120 late.upon callback license is still not paid
4/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed bathroom doors not self closing
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.TRAULSEN UNIT
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed 2 dr ss unit E NOT HOLDING PHF BELOW 41f. hamburger 48f AND HOT DOG 49 and bacon 49f
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed unit E a 2 dr ss unit holding phf burgers 48f, hot dogs 48f and bacon 48f
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.observed pepperoni express operating without current license for 2012
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. operation has not paid for 2012 license more tham 120 late
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.observed operation with 3 employees engaged in fd prep without a certified food manager
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.observed missing in drive thru unit
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed both hood system unclean with a heavy accumulation of grease
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.observed sink set up with only wash sanitize
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed bulk food container s unclean
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.observed 3rd compartment of 3 compartment sink leaking
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.OBSERVED BACON @ 48f HAMBURGER 48f in 2 door ss unit E This violation must be corrected by : 4/12/201 .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed raw bacon @ 48f in 2dr sss unit E This violation must be corrected by : 4/12/2012.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed turkey and ham over tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.observed moldlike substance on interior of ice bin
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.observed taylor unit broken for over 2 months
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. and grease several locations
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.observed opening at base of rear door
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed leak at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed hot dog @119f Corrected On Site.now at 143f
4/11/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed mens room no self closure device
  • Ceiling tile missing.observed several tiles missing rear door area
  • Ceiling tile missing.over pizza oven
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed traulsen unit not in use no phf
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.observed ladies room out of service
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.observed ceiling tiles with water food and grease marks thru unit
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.observed hole in rear door r side Repeat Violation.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.loose several locations
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ladies rm
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 comp hand set
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Repeat Violation.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair exposed fan blades rear of conveyor oven on shelf upon callback not complied
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bulk food container upon callback not complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. opening right side rear door upon callback not complied
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken missing tiles by grill upon callback not complied
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. by pizza oven .upon callback not complied 1
2/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing.rear door
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. traulsen unit broken no phf in unit waiting for part
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken missing tiles by grill
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. pizza make unit
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. by pizza oven
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.leak in ladies room
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bulk food container
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelves above by taylor ice cream unit
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. #e unit
  • Observed hole in wall. front window area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair exposed fan blades rear of conveyor oven on shelf
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. opening right side rear door
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mens room out of order manager indicatec several problems in bathroom
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.leak at hand set 3 comp sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.traulsen 2dr freezer gaskets broken both doors
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard in use as a food collection slide off toaster
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. unit E
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles by flattop
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by flat area and surrounding area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. over pizza ovens
8/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 dr traulsen gaskets hang off door next routine inspection
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reachin freezef traulsen 2dr gasket torn/in disrepair. next routine inspection
6/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog 49f , hamburgers 53f in 2dr reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked meatballs @ 49f and orange jujce @49f in reachin by drive thru window
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy 50f in pizza bx
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 dr reachin cooler 52f ambient air temperature
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2dr reach in ambient air temperature of 50f
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.2dr reach in by drive thru 51f ambient air temperature
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza box ambient air temperature 51f
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cucumbers in pizza box
  • 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. pizza box
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 dr traulsen gaskets hang off door
  • Observed reachin freezef traulsen 2dr gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens and ladies room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by front windows
6/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. prep area
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 12/01/09. establishment placed on Adminstrative Complainant on 2/3/10.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. cookline
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. onions holding at 128 degrees F. in steam table. Corrected On Site. product reheated
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored with cooked chicken in fry station cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cooks making sandwiches with bare hands. This violation must be corrected by : 2/4/10.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. prep area
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 12/01/09.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in middle sink
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. from ice machine
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. third sink on three compartment sink will not hold water, bad seal
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by clean utensils. clean utensils rack
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. coffee station
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths. need chlorine
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage area
7/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork holding at 45 degrees F. and chicken holding at 47 degrees F. in sandwich station cooler. Corrected On Site. products placed into proper refrigeration. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sandwich station cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. detergent in middle sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths. need chlorine
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on/around cappuccino dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. under ice machine
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage area
7/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/6/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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