Tower Pizza, Pretzel & Ice Cream, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047 - Seasonal Fast Food Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: Tower Pizza, Pretzel & Ice Cream
Address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047
Type: Seasonal Fast Food Restaurant
Phone: 804 876-5073
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 08/20/2015
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Menu includes pizza, breadsticks, pretzels, and panini sandwiches (turkey and roast beef). Pizzas are cooked and then placed on 20 minute time control under heat lamps
No violation noted during this evaluation.		08/20/2015Risk Factor
Foods suppliers are Sysco, Richmond Restaurant, Produce Source, and US Foods. Facility uses time as a public health of three hours for pizza in warmer, 15 minutes on the line. Walk in freezer is out of order, currently using Boarder Cafe and funnel cake to hold frozen items. No cooling in facility. Discussed cleaning /sanitizing utensils and food contact surfaces.
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (corrected on site)
    Observation: Several pans were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
    Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
  • Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
    Observation: Employee restroom toilet in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair and maintain all plumbing components ans fixtures.
06/24/2015Routine
Wiping cloth bucket - 200 ppm quaternary ammonium
  • Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils (corrected on site)
    Observation: Surfaces of the soda nozzles in Pino's was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
    Correction: Clean the surface of equipment at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
08/14/2014Risk Factor
Pizza on line uses time as a public health control. Pizza is held for 20 minutes.
  • Critical: Package Integrity* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Dented can of pizza sauce observed in dry storage area. PIC voluntarily discarded can.
    Correction: Discard or return to distributor any food packages that are not in good condition or the integrity of the package contents are not protected from adulteration or potential contaminants.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
    Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: The door gasket to the WIF is in poor repair.
    Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
06/12/2014Routine
Employees wear gloves when making pizzas. Salads for display only. When customer orders salad, item is taken from walk in cooler. Employee health information posted. Discussed employee health and handwashing with employees. Time control plan in addition to temperature control is in place for pizza in hot holding cabinet. Timer in place and employees were knowledgeable on how plan works. Observed dipper well not holding water. Recommend repairing dipper well so that ice cream scoops are stored in water with faucet turned on. Recommend storing scoops in ice cream freezer in clean container until dipper well repaired. Observed door to pizza prep cooler not shutting tightly. Hinge on one door may need repair. Please contact EHSS when pizza prep unit is checked/repaired. Recommend not using the unit until the temperature is checked and holding at 41 degrees or below.
No violation noted during this evaluation.		08/08/2013Risk Factor
3 compartment wash temp 119 degrees. Quat 200 ppm.
  • Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
    Observation: Observed prep unit in a state of disrepair with significant condensation drip.
    Correction: Recommend repairing the to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the equipment replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
  • Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (corrected on site)
    Observation: Observed ceiling in walk in cooler noted in need of cleaning.
    Correction: Recommend that all floors, walls, and ceilings 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.
06/14/2013Routine

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