Upper Crust Pizza, 101611 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UPPER CRUST PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101611 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
License #: 5402681
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **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 wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **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.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in the kitchen and walk in cooler shelves .
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer chest.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.plastic cup used to scoop ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.by the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In woman's bathroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work 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 - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Violation: 15-38-1 No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (WALK IN COOLER)
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. FAN IN KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER THEFOOD PREP TABLE.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. FOR SALADS
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER(ONIONS)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. IN WALK IN COOLER (RAW EGGS OVER VEGETABLES)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PHONE ON EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC BUTTER HOME MADE.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.PIZZA PANS STORED ON FLOOR
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.UTENSILS MUST BE TURNED HANDLE UP
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.FRONT BAR
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ICE SCOOP
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.GASKET
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.STORAGE ROOM
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sauce in walking cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.PIZZA BOXES
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.CONDENSSATION UNIT LEAKING ON VEGETABLES
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.CHEESE PIZZA
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blcked with utensils
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.heavy buildup of grease on radio
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.from ceiling of walkin cooler (inside)falling on top of items
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.pizza pies
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chesse pizza sold by the slices
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walkin
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.inside walkin door
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • 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. Pro
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop on top of machine
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.inside walkin door
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walkin
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.walkin
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.hand washing sink
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.not current
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).onions,lazana 3 pieces
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.cans
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.not current
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
11/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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