Westshore Pizza, 2824 54 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WESTSHORE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2824 54 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
License #: 6216203
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Toilet paper in box on floor in hallway to restroom. Pizza boxes on floor in kitchen and under front pizza display.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Build up of condensation in pizza make cooler.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under soda station.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Coolers with frozen product in coolers accessible to the public.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil and water beside flat top grill not labeled.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator has spectricide bug stop in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 45°, sauce 44°, sausage 45°, beef 45°. Reach in cooler with pizza ingredients.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches found under soda station in front lobby.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 old dried droppings under cabinet with soda syrup in front lobby area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Step ladder and supplies stored in front of and in handwash sink in prep area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or hand soap at sink by prep area.provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not 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. Reach in cooler for pizza holding TCS foods at 44°-45°
09/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on pizza make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking/prepping.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above pizza oven
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Above prep station.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind pizza make table/prep table and steam well
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Homemade sauce in steam well at 120°. Had operator reheat to 210° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart blocking handsink near front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Beside 3 comp **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At handsink in the rear. Vice grips used as handle
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door from kitchen to outside.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Handwashing sink in the kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Upright reach in and upright freezer thermometer not working.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
7/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door from kitchen to outside.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Handwashing sink in the kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Upright reach in and upright freezer thermometer not working.
  • 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. Throughout.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Stripped faucet valve.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
6/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters on the cook line
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Front counter area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.food preparation area of cook line
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Fryer baskets on cook line.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.Deli style cooler at the sandwich preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.Observed two paint bru she's drying above the triple sinks with other food utensils.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No time marked at slice of pizza storage for time as a public health control.COS
  • Critical - No towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. One at ware washing; one at food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed condiment bottles with no labels in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Proper hygenic practice. Drink with no lid or straw stored on the meat slicer.COS
  • Critical - Slicer soiled in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Soiled can opener.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.Saandwich building bare hand Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.Gloves on hand
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cook line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 08/07/2012.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen floor at reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets on cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Throughout
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed emplloyees storing food container lids in handwashing sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door of kitchen.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles on pizza line.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Wall at the meat slicer.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Handling sandwiches while wrapping. Corrected On Site.Gloves inplace.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.All shelves under food preperation tables throughout.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside of reachin coolers at pizza area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters above Flat top grill.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters and hood above pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Employee went to the store twice and came back with food product,and ppare sandwiches with no handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed flour residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Dough mixer and side of the reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Bag of flour next to the pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets on cookline.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Food container and cutting board drying in the handwashing sink near warewashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Front of upright reachin coole doors throughout.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Meatballs and sauce in sandwich area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Pump sprayer near the mop sink.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Trash can full of dirty utensils under the handwashing sink at warewashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors screen doors in kitchen area.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Under food preperation table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of and collecting on the floor of the upright three door reachin cooler in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Warewashing area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Handles and doors of reachin coolers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Side of pizza ovens next to the fryers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Dough mixer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Bottom of back door from kitchen.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Front counter and under food preperation table.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Condensation puddles on floor of stand up reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.Two in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Near slicer in food preperation area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Fan grill over fryers and in front of ansel system.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Pizza dough mixer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Small deli style cooler in pizza prep area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets on cookline.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Throughout.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Trays drying in handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Need Quatrinary test strips and only have clorine strips.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Food preperation area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Whole shell raw eggs over produce in the upright reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bathroom on the hand towel dispenser.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Wasre basket in front of the handwashing sink full of dirty utensils.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Behind reach in freezers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back kitchen door to outside.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.Abc near bathrooms.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sauce and meatballs at 112 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Need Quatrinary strips
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fry baskets on cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside area of cooler handles throughout
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Pizza dough mixer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in cooler doors.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Beer tap tower.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser as well as paper towels lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and warewashing sinks.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.Near restroom entrace.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles in kitchen.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Sauces and combined meats.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Food preperation table at triple sink ha plastic cover on bottom shelf.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Large fan in kitchen area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Top of pizza ovens.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Top of pizza ovens.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Plastic food container lids draining in handwashing sink near warewashing sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door of kitchen has openings at door bottom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Behind reachin fReezer near handwashing sink.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/15/2010Routine - 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. ham
  • Critical. Observed bag of flour stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. ice scoop
  • Critical. Observed soiled pizza reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on sides of cookline equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on fan shield
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near three compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/7/2010Routine - 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. luncheon meat & cheese in reachin cooler near back door.
  • Critical. Observed cooked sausage and meatballs reheated in hot holding warmer.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit near back door.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers under prep table.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the pizza reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue near back door.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near 3 comp. sink.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/24/2010Routine - 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. ham,salami
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers below prep table.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on helce under prep table.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions Near three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink near three compartment sink.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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