Pizza Italian, 1053 Park St, Jacksonville, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA ITALIAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1053 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204-3907
License #: 2600954
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Compact fluorescent bulb in dry storage room with chest freezers. **Warning** At callback, no light shield on fluorescent tube light in prep room next to kitchen. Also no shield on compact fluorescent bulb in dry storage room with chest freezers.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red CO2 tank under table in large dry storage area. Also two CO2 tanks in small dry storage room where cans of tomato are kept. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water pooling at bottom of make table in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light gap at exterior door from kitchen to outside alley. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Compact fluorescent bulb in dry storage room with chest freezers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic labels stuck to clean plastic tubs on dish rack above dish machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Container of cheese and container of pasta sauce stored next to raw chicken in tall two door reach in cooler. Manager moved ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic tubs on dish rack have cracks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on pasta sauces and cooked pastas in tall two door reach in cooler. Manager stated that pasta was from Saturday and sauce was from yesterday morning. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food safety first certificates. **Warning**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Money bag stored in reach in cooler make table unit in kitchen, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. Lime scale build up in ice machine at front counter area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gaskets on tall two door cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets at make table unit soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce at 81°, sausage 49°, cut tomato 49°, and gyro meat 49° at kitchen make table unit. Operator moved items to other coolers. Instructed to keep make table unit closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen. Killed by operator. Also three dead roaches in dry storage room. Cleaned up by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish wash area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Make table cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/20/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bag of money in make table reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves over slicer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cutting board on make table cooler at entrance to kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Calibrated machine, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Unused trash bags used for bread.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meats 47° and sausage 47° in top of make table reach in cooler at cook line. Product sitting too far out of of cooler top. Corrective action - placed further into cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Make table cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks with restaurant food, two door cooler near storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mold-like buildup on wood behind dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing spoon, other items, cook line.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid in broken refrigerator in dry storage room.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener.
6/12/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Over ice machine.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soda and candy in server cooler in hallway.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid in broken refrigerator in dry storage room.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Frozen sliced deli meats.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Spring broken on employee restroom door in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves under cookline, storing pots and pans.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Pre-made lasagnas on pizza ovens. Corrective action - Given form.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout kitchen behind equipment.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salads in 2-door reach in salad cooler next to server area.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15-20 very old, dry droppings behind chest freezer, 2-3 old, dry droppings behind another chest freezer in rear storage areas. Corrected On Site. Operator vacuumed up the drooppings.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin evidence and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Able to see light coming through bottom of rear exit door.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 23-09-3 Observed reachin cooler gasket soiled with slimy/mold like build up
6/15/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Bottom edge of splash guard of icemachine Repeat Violation.
  • Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelfs under cookline where plates and pots are stored. Door handles of upright reachin cooler, heavily soiled with frood debris
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to icemachine at front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Case of single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Boxes of paper towel in back storage area.
  • Critical - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server reachin cooler. Deli meats in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dumped out bucket of water into handsink by front counter
  • Critical - Food stored on floor. Soda fountain boxes by server cooler. Boxes of sauces in back storage room Repeat Violation.
  • Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. In back storage area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In female bathrooms
  • Critical - Old rodent droppings found. In very back storage room
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, sauce, pasta and sausage sitting out on counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Frozen chicken. Owner placec into reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Upright cooler and make table cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and sauces in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter
3/1/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pasta's throughout upright reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Soda fountain box on floor Repeat Violation. 11/22/11 At callback oil drums on floor
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Inter top
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By icemachine
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Inter top
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soda fountain box on floor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler at front make table cooler and upright reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Containers of raw eggs stored over RTE foods in upright reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salami, cheese, beef in make table cooler at 46-48F
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pasta's throughout upright reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Female bathrooms
  • Critical - Observed expired employee training. Two employees with expired employee training.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soda fountain boxes in back storage area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee discarded sanitizer bucket water in front handsink
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee handled bread, and sandwich filling with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats in upright reachin coolet
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket at 300ppm chlorine at front counter
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of paper towel on floor in very back storage room
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Ajax bottle full of bleach (acording to manager) not labeled
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, and sauces in reachin cooler
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.OPENED DAIRY PRODUCTS)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED FOODS / LEFT OVER FOODS.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED LASAGNA on top of OVEN FOUND at 91f.( DISCARDED). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.COOKED MEAT SAUCE operater stated left OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT TO COOL DOWN ( OPERATER DISCARDED ). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW SHELL EGGS stored over cooked pasta inside 2 door reacHIN cooler.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.FRONT AREA SERVICE .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth TOMATOES were found in cooks line area with MOLD LIKE GROWTH . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED FOODS inside 2 door large reach in cooler in cooks line NOT DATED . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED LASAGNA removed from refrigerator and placed on top of oven in cooks line WITHOUT ANY MEANS of temperature controls found at 59f ESTABLISHMENT does not have TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL in place and no time markings were found for food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW GROUND BEEF storec over cheeses and other ready to eat foods in cooks line make table unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food inside 2 door LARGE FOOD STORAGE unit in kitchen FOODS NOT COVERED at all.
  • Critical. Observed EXCESSIVE food debris on reach-in cooler gaskets COOKS LINE units HEAVY DEBRIS on gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in FOOD storage containers SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT containers used for food storage not clean WITH old food debris attached. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler SEVERAL UNITS in cooks line DIRTY. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with OLD FOOD deposits MEAT GRINDER very dirty NOT CLEANED and sanatized in between use . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with HEAVY accumulation of food residue SEVERAL THROUGHOUT kitchen/cooks line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on SEVERAL shelvings in cooks line preparation area .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS of reach in cooler doors in kitchen VERY DIRTY. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items improperly stored SEVERAL QUEMICALS stored in dishwasher area on top of SHELVING directly above drain boards in dishwasher area.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.BACK AREA STORAGE CAN RACK and SEVERAL in rear storage room.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.PORTIONED AND PROCCESSED ON SITE deli meats inside BOX FREEZERS.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.THROUGHOUT coolers COOKED FOODS held in coolers without any dates.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PASTAS,SAUCES,CHEESES ,all were found at temperatures above 41 degrees farenheit inside REACH IN COOLERS and some pastas were kept AT DANGEROUS temperatures above 41f in kitchen tables. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other inside KITCHEN 2 DOOR reach in cooler.(MEATS).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food RAW MEATS stored over/next to or without enough seperation from foods that are ready to eat or pre-cooked inside KITCHEN LARGE 2 door reach in cooler unit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.WEARING BRACELETS prep person in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.MULTIPLE HANDWASHING VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED /before changing gloves/ in between cleaning task and returning back to food preparation . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.( SPONGES NOT ALLOWED)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.SEVERAL TORN GASKETS throughout establishment REACH IN COOLERS .
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT all gaskets need to be cleaned and OLD FOOD DEBRIS removed.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles SERVER GALLEY soda machine nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler THROUGHOUT clean ALL REACH IN COOLER racks.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with EXCESSIVE food /soil debris MEAT GRINDER.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS throughout establishment ( FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED) .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces of ALL PREPARATION TABLES throughout establishment are encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.ALL TABLES MUST BE CLEANED.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with EXCESSIVE accumulation of food residue ,SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .( CLEAN ALL COOLERS).
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on ALL EXTERIORS of COOLER DOORS and bottom SHELVING of ALL TABLES in kiychen,prep,cooks line areas MUST BE ALL CLEANED.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.THROUGHOUT kitchen clean pots ,pans, and dishes not inverted or stored in a clean and protected surface.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found in REAR DRY STORAGE AREA . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.BACK DOOR . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT in kitchen / cooks line.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.SEVERAL WALLS throughout establishment /CLEAN ALL WALLS in kitchen and dishwasher areas.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.ENTIRE CEILING in kitchen is MADE WITH UNTREATED ply wood panels that are NOT EASILY CLEANABLE .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT kitchen,prep,back storage areas.ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES MUST HAVE PROPER SHIELDS.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.SEVERAL CANS OF RAID HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDES were observed ,throughout establishment /HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDES ARE NOT TO BE USED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(HANG MOP TO DRY AFTER USING.)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise / OLD EQUIPMENT stored inside restaurant not being used and not being maintained / EXCESSIVE amounts of old cart board boxes THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT . Repeat Violation.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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