Tuscany Pizza, 920 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24540 - Full Service Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tuscany Pizza
Address: 920 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24540
Type: Full Service Restaurant
Phone: 434 728-1761
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 01/27/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Heavy cream and cheeses stored in Coke cooler cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Foods discarded during inspection. Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
    Observation: Coke cooler cold holding at 50°F.
    Correction: Discontinue use of cooler for storage of potentially hazardous foods until unit is repaired or replaced. Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
  • Temperature - Food Temperature Measuring Devices - Provided
    Observation: The person in charge could not provide a food temperature measuring device.
    Correction: Obtain at least one food temperature measuring device so employees can properly monitor the temperature of food items in the establishment.
01/27/2016Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.07/28/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.02/18/2015Follow-up
  • Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (corrected on site)
    Observation: Foods found uncovered in refrigeration units.
    Correction: Prevent contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Grilled onions and grilled green peppers cold holding at improper temperatures.
    Correction: Do not double stack foods inside refrigeration units. Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
    Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Exterior of refrigeration units.
    Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
02/09/2015Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.08/22/2014Follow-up
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
    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.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed foods in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. 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.
  • Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
    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.
  • Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep areas.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
08/18/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.12/31/2013Follow-up
  • Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered food in the refrigeration unit
    Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food (repeated violation)
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers of oregano, basil, and parmesean cheese.
    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.
  • Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
    Observation: The ready-to-eat (RTE) commercially processed foods in the refrigeration unit was not properly dated for disposition after opening.
    Correction: Mark a "consume by" date on commercially processed RTE foods at the time the original container is opened. 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 - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board at the sandwich unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Before Use After Cleaning* (corrected on site)
    Observation: No Clorox sanitizer on site.
    Correction: After cleaning and rinsing of the food-contact surface, the surface shall be effectively sanitized before coming in contact with food and before use.
  • Lighting, Intensity
    Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the food prep areas.
    Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
12/16/2013Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation.01/30/2013Follow-up
  • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
    Observation: Unlabeled food containers of seasonings.
    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.
  • Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability* (corrected on site)
    Observation: Chipped slicing utensil.
    Correction: Replace the knife to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent build-up of food debris.
  • Equipment - Cutting Surfaces (repeated violation)
    Observation: The cutting board(s) along the sandwich unit is heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
    Correction: Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
  • Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
    Observation: The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Seasoning tray
    Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
01/23/2013Routine

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