Pizza Hut, 3815 Ne Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3815 Ne Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
License #: 5200193
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Souffl cup used for crumbles in container above prep table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. (Vents above cashier stand near pizza prep area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. (Above pizza make station)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Along edge of interior white panel of ice machine)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Sink in kitchen area near dish machine) **Corrected On-Site**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Straws next to hand wash sink exposed to splash) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. (Blocked by prep table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (Throughout kitchen and in walk-ins) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. (in walk-in freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. (RIC under pizza make station) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. (In walk-in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (3 compartment sink faucet) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (Throughout kitchen and in walk-ins) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. (in walk-in freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. (RIC under pizza make station) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. (In walk-in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (3 compartment sink faucet) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. (Love bugs in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Along interior back edge) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet and urinal in men's room
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box used for breadsticks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. On computer area.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Below three compartment sink
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area and dry storage area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On hoods .
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut lemons
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cottage cheese temp 57?f, cheese temp 58?f at salad bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Approximately one fly at salad bar area on tong.
  • 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 - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. UNIT NOT TURNED ON. Cottage cheese at 57?f , shredded cheese at 58?f. Unit ambient air temp 62?f.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Preparing pizza .
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in mens bathroom.
  • Floor in walk-in freezer not maintained smooth and durable. FLOOR TILES MISSING.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed food/trash debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in outside shed.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in back of restaurant with hose attached.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in dishmachine area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in salad bar area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in womens restroom used by food employees.
  • Observed A/C vent cover out of place over silverware.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris and lime-like substance in warewashing machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under salad bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in outside shed. Corrected On Site.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Big 5 Bacteria. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover missing in mop sink.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in restrooms used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Turning off water with hand)
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on Hobart refrigerator/freezer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitize Solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to mop sink.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in restrooms used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets on waitress cooler with food build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in outside shed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor near register. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers & Milk held between 44-50 Degrees F. in server's cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Server's Cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filters to ice machine EXPIRED, and has not been inspecte,or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 3/3/09.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface around soda nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed napkins & pizza boxes stored on floor in shed.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher near register not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a black substance in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed napkins, cups,& pizza boxes stored on floor in outside shed.
  • Observed wall and surrounding areas near BIB syrup storage area soiled with accumulated grease-like substance.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in front counter area. (Customer Side).
  • Light not functioning over pizza prep. cooler.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms.
  • Critical. Observed trash can blocking back door exit. For reporting purposes only.
1/14/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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