Pizzeria The (01-0297), 1135 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 - Carry Out Food Service Only inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Pizzeria THE (01-0297)
Address: 1135 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Type: Carry Out Food Service Only
Phone: 757 318-7000
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/05/2016

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Inspection findings

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Violations discussed for correction
  • Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
    Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
    Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
  • Critical: Reheating for Hot Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Pizza sauce classified as ready-to-eat (RTE) taken from a commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, or from an intact packaged purchased from a food processing plant, was not reheated to the proper temperature for hot holding.
    Correction: Reheat commercially processed RTE food for hot holding to 135°F or above.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) pasta, half and half in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Mechanically vented hood filters not in good repair or have gaps in between filters.
    Correction: Repair or replace hood filters and/or eliminate gaps between filters.
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cooler gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
    Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
    Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
    Observation: Ceiling tile in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
01/05/2016Routine
Violations discussed for correction.
  • Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
    Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
    Correction: Obtain a quat test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
  • Equipment - Cooking and Baking Equipment
    Observation: The cavity of the microwave oven is observed soiled.
    Correction: Using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure, clean the microwave oven at least every 24 hours.
08/28/2015Routine
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site)
    Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
    Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
  • Outer Openings - Protected
    Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back screen door not tight fitting.
    Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
04/01/2015Routine
Observations discussed with manager. Kitchen is in good, sanitary condition.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
    Observation: The temperature measuring device in the sliding-glass door refigerator was not properly located in the warmest part of the unit.
    Correction: Relocate the temperature measuring device to the warmest part of the refrigeration unit to properly represent the ambient air temperature.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Mechanically vented hood filters have a gap in between two of the filters.
    Correction: Repair or replace hood filters and/or eliminate gaps between filters.
12/09/2014Routine
Observations discussed with manager.
  • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
    Observation: The metal band on the pastry brush is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
    Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
  • Single-Service and Single-Use, Characteristics*
    Observation: Observed use of a single service bowl without a handle being used to dispense flour..
    Correction: Discontinue use of the single service bowl as "dispensing scoop". Acquire a scoop with a handle that is made of easily cleanable, durable foodgrade material.
08/07/2014Routine
Observation discussed & corrected. Manager is enrolled in an upcoming certified foodservice manager class. Refrigerator Storage & Three Compartment Sink Procedure documents given to assist in training employees.
  • Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
    Observation: No disposable paper towels were provided at the kitchen's hand washing sink.
    Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
04/28/2014Routine
1) Continue cleaning 3x sink - wash, rinse & sanitize the 3x sink before using, All equipment is in good operational condition. Permission to operate granted as soon as all city inspections / licenses have been completed. New Menu furnished by owners. - PERMIT ISSUED -
No violation noted during this evaluation.
04/01/2014Routine

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