Steve's Pizza, 5866 Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STEVE'S PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5866 Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL 33330
License #: 1619329
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, Sugar in Tubs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato Magic, 6 Lb, 10 Oz, RED 0 044038 3 e32 64.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line RIC: Sausage 46°F, Pepperoni 46°F,Meat Balls 46°F, Cheese 46°F. Corrective Action, Owner Iced Down the product and called Mechanic.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
07/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 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 - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. corrective Action Taken, Operator paid the Fees on Line, for the Amount of $362.00 including, late Fees. confirmation# 137039615.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. This violation must be corrected by September 25, 2013.
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored in kitchen area not covered.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. This violation must be corrected by 9-25-13. COS.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the pizza table.
  • High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food next to the flour container by the oven.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris, observed in back area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Observed under food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed above mixer on shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in kitchen. Pizza boxes on floor back area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and soup in walk in cooler at 44?f. Operator adjusted temperature, beef and soup at 41?f before completion of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Walk in cooler at 44?f, operator lowered temperature to proper setting. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by table and floor fan. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.broken
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.broken
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs missing. For reporting purposes only.back door Repeat Violation.
  • 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. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by prepbtable
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom used by both male and female employee
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathroom. Restroom sign
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed toilet leaking.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sausage, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Meatball, Walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pepperoni, Walk in cooler
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.scoop without handle used as scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.by pizza\oven
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Light not functioning.walkin
  • Critical. Exit signs missing. For reporting purposes only.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
3/10/2010Routine - 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 food stored on floor.onions Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.under 3-compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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