Pizza Hut #4636, 8070 49 St #2 & 3, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HUT #4636
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8070 49 St #2 & 3, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6209161
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Traulsen double door freezer (no foods inside unit)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Lower cabinet of pizza make table
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.multiple cations: Next to upright Traulsen freezer, dishwashing area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwash sink (jalapeno slice)
  • Intermediate - Hot 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 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. Henny Penny hot box ambient temp measured at 80°, electronic thermostat on unit reads 185°
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to pizza oven
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured 0ppm, recheck 50ppm
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind traulsen uprit freezer
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation forming ice , walk in freezer
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind traulsen freezer
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC intake vent dusty
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza table not holding temp , potentially hazardous foods moved to working cooler, Repair work order called in
  • Basic - Hole in door , back of house employee restroom
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above fryers
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Bundles of pizza boxes , put away during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind dishmachine
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza table: sauce, ham , placed in ice bath
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Multiple locations , In employee restroom, air handler unit
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bicycle stored next to single service items **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At multiple handwash sinks
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Working reach in cooler food prep
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Working food prep cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Traulsen reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Used to dump sliced pineapples.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pizza sauce 81° in reach in cooler for 20mins
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( shelf over fryers)
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.( mop/ can wash) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.(Lexans)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.( chicken wing freezer)
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.{MOP SINK}
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.{UNDER HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN}
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.{BBQ BEEF}
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning in fry vat hood system light fixture.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fry vat wheels.
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on hood filters above pizza oven.
  • Observed food/grease residue build-up on all kitchen storage racks.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of hot hold box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on pizza preparation cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toilet running in employee restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind sauce application area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind fry basket storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/dust behind pipes leading to electrical panel box.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Missing drain plugs at dumpsters. Soiled rag is not approved dumpster plug.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen / dishmachine area storage shelves / racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above fry vats.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in hot hold box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light with cracked light shield above pizza preparation area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed baseboards on dishmachine area wall in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fry vat storage racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishmachine area. Replace or repair broken floor tiles.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or grease on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above pizza oven and fry vat.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Repair leak.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of hold box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed pizza boxes stored on floor.
  • Observed wall behind fry vat wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed build-up of grease / dust on kitchen storage shelves and racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above fry vats.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Employee restroom handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipped floor tiles observed in dishmachine area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed baseboards on dishmachine area wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris above 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.[pump containers]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[UPRIGHTS ]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[atop pizza oven]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.{SHELVING }
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.[mop sink]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.[pizza make]
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.[too strong ]
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[dripping from ceiling]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[mens]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[dishmachine area]
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[frt counter]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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