Pizza Loft (The), 3514 S University Dr, Davie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA LOFT (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3514 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
License #: 1617907
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. WIC BAGS OF BREAD.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell Phone Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Bag of Flour in Dry Storage Area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Dry Storage
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Dry Storage
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Saporito Pizza Sauce, 6 Lb, 11 Oz Can.
  • 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.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.Bag of Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of Bread . **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
12/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In the Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Clothes and Helmets Stored by the Food Prep, Dry Storage Area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza Maker.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rolls on theSpeed Rack.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Rolls on Rolling Rack by the Kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic Salad Bowls not Inverted.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 4 Door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza Sauce.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. She'll Eggs on the top of RTE Covered Pan of Lasagna.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Pizza Pans, Sheet Pans , Dish Rags.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager could not answer Health Questions. Manager did not know how to calibrate Stem Thermometer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a Trash Can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared RTE Pizza not Maintained Time in leu of Temp.
10/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Dish washing area and front Sevice.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Egg white over Lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Out side. **Corrected On-Site**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Observed at pizza station and wait station near restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at both wait stations. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Operator called for service using sink with chlorine to sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. flip top reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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. gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, sagusage in the pizza station reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. using time in lieu of temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta, chicken in a cookline flip top reach in cooler. operator turned the unit colder, moved the food to another unit, 43 degrees fahrenheit at the end of the inspection.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.preset tableware unwrapped Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.hood Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice bucket Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door corner only
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fliptop cookline reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline. Corrected 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. pizza station. Corrected On Site. gloves.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. tightly closed containers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, ham, pepperoni, sausages in the pizza station reach in cooler. less than 4h out of temperature according to PIC.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, cold cuts, pasta, dairy products in the fliptop cookline reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil at the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sliced pizza. explained time control procedure.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
10/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bucket used as scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.walkin shelves rusted
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cracked
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.cigarettes
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
3/1/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.walkin shelves rusted
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.ceiling fan
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
12/7/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelves in reachin rusted
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
3/2/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.shelves rusTED in walkin
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bucket without handle used to scoop ice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.w-dv40 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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