Westshore Pizza Viii, 1346 Tampa Rd #302, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: WESTSHORE PIZZA VIII
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1346 Tampa Rd #302, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
License #: 6213013
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.mens restroom
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Pastry cooler in front
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gray tub by 3-compt sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On the floor by 3-compt sink
  • 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.
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheese , reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized after rinsing. - no sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. - service scheduled for following day - foods removed
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink room
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to walk in freezer for quick chill **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher not sanitizing dishes after washing
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza make table
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in coolers
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwashing area
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for bulk sugar stored with handle in sugar and on soiled lids, dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler opposite steam table
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.on shelf above reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. handicap restroom
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. lunchmeat, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping bucket +200 ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum containers and lids on top shelf not inverted, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta, walk in cooler
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storage room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lid of bulk salt, dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws in container near pizza display case Corrected On Site. straws removed to back counter
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic knives in container near pizza display case Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. mopsink area Corrected On Site.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. opposite grill;
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. temporaily moved to walk in freezer Corrected On Site. moved to working reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cleaner in dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm wiping bucket Corrected On Site.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag , walk freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser near 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken lid over meatballs at steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers in dry storage room Corrected On Site.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. missing tile , dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed dented can of red peppers, reach in cooler Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Observed gaskets with soiled/ food debris build-up. reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. lunchmeat , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. center reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink +200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. unlocked reach in cooler in hallway near restrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in freezer
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dry storage room Corrected On Site. employee mopped floor
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. torn bag of flour in dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of chicken , walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bulk spices on shelf , back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. from ceiling air conditioning leak per manager - bucket containing water leaking from ceiling in dry storage room
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual containers of butter at 66 degrees under 2 hours Corrected On Site. moved to reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked chicken on counter at cookline at 105 degrees under 1 hour Corrected On Site. portioned and placed in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. reach in cooler near restroom not locked and out of view of employees Corrected On Site. locked
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on fryer handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . employee touching slices at front counter which is not approved location on AOP Corrected On Site. tongs in place for use
  • Critical. Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. cook Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. food strainer and containers not sanitized at 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers at 3 compartment Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical. Employees identified in the Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP) have not received professional hygiene training.
10/21/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bags of bread walkin cooler , walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. AOP approved 3/09
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open cup of water on shelf in walkin cooler next to pizza dough Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lids of bulk sugar and salt, dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in handicap restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on shelf in dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of sreak, bread, walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bulk containers of salt and sugar,dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. utensil handle in ricotta cheese , reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plasticware at front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans /lids not inverted, shelf above slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. near mopsink
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lunchmeat at 51 degrees, 50 cheese,top of reachin cooler under 1 hour from walkin cooler moved to working reachin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions and box of cheese, walkin cooler
10/19/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/24/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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