Zekos Pizzeria, 2001 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZEKOS PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2001 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
License #: 6216435
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage of several tiles.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Middle lid of pizza make table in disrepair.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Glass top reach-in freezer door handle broken.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Multiple items in both coolers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both reach-in coolers.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 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 - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Slide door of reach in cooler, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Person food on cutting board, front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Back prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Inside Reach in freezer door at cookline , broken
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Nails under shelf for hotwater heater used to store utensils at food contact surface **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. On shelf above prep table and next to gloves, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **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.pasta **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Overcharged at front door
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drying board for dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside door of reach in freezer near fryers
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Open bag of flour, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. For dough **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Hallway near restroom
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer door near pizza oven
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Open bags of broccoli and meatballs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Back kitchen sliding doors reach in cooler
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/21/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer cookline area
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pasta, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair missing door knob/hole in restroom door
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner, dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. restroom
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. near oven Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in center sink of 3 compartment sink
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - hole in bathroom door
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler , back 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 in reach in cooler, back kitchen
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical - Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by front door
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 10 seats inside with counters and table and 4 seats with 2 tables outside
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. last date of AOP : 9/12/09
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. restroom
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 10 seats inside with counters and table and 4 seats with 2 tables outside
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; hole in bathroom door
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over lettuce , reach in cooler back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by front door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. for pizza slices Corrected On Site.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep table next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. shortenings and oil next to slicer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. flour next to prep table
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to pizza oven
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. shredded cheese
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked cooked pasta in RIC next to slicer.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag of flour next to prep table in back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. salt bag next to microwave
5/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • 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
11/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location....tongs hanging on fryer door handle.
  • Cans used to store utensils have rust buildup in bottom inside.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...door tracks on sliding glass door cooler.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 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.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/11/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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