Al's Pizza, 11190 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AL'S PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11190 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
License #: 2614295
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used inside the cheese, Reach in cooler by cookline, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with lid and straw on the shelf above the prep table while prepping the dough, also cup of drink on the top of box soda, dry storage room, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stack up wet by the soda machine at service area next to pizza area
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of trash around the dumpster . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touch the bread crown, dry storage room , manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler by pizza oven also the Reach in cooler contain milk at bar
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Thawing Container of beef on the top shelf above the stove, per manager, put under the running water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By pizza area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Beer Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Orange towel on the prep table by pasta draining station and bar area, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of Bread crown per manager in the dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. One Dead Centipede like insects stock on the beer Walk in Cooler gasket, also one dead roach like insects inside the light cover above the ice machine, manager clean up **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket on the pizza prep table, by pizza oven also the sanitizer bucket on the prep table by pasta draining station by storage room , manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Black substance build up around the soda nozzles, service area by pizza oven.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Brush for oil is broken, Reach in cooler by pizza area, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Multiple Reach in coolers along prep line have Gaskets with black buildup, walk in cooler gaskets have black buildup, microwave above cook line has food buildup on handle.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Pasta strainer built into prep area next to hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container for storing ice sitting on top of ice machine not inverted.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Mixing bowl exposed to splash from handsink and sitting on the floor.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small green cutting board in bar area. manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink next to handsink on cook line, drink by server area front of kitchen.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of trash around dumpster.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Multiple microwaves above prep table, buildup interior along door and vents.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins on lower shelves by dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table across from cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of white powder throughout establishment, flour, sugar per manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Multiple card board boxes of single service items next to water heater open flame.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. In kitchen and bar area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Pizza sauce 50-52° in walk in cooler, made yesterday. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pizza sauce with cooked onions and spices 50-52° in 40 gallon bucket in walk in cooler made yesterday. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1 gallon of meat sauce in reach in cooler across from cook line marked 3/27. Corrective action taken manager voluntarily discarded.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Wiping cloth bucket with quat sanitizer stored next to pasta strainer built into cookline.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pizza sauce 50-52°. Sauce was filled to the top of a 40 gallon container and covered in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mixing bowl back of kitchen across from dough prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid by dish washing area. Manager removed it from shelf **Repeat Violation**
4/7/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stack up wet, service station by pizza station
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine Chlorine 0 ppm, do not used Dish machine to sanitize until fix. Please used Three Compartment Sink to sanitize the dishes
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink from cup without lid and straw, by pizza oven, on prep table by bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scraper keep between Reach in cooler and cabinet by pizza oven **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knife touch lasagna, Reach in cooler by grill, cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic containers on shelf, Dish machine area
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Container of several bags Alfaro sauce, fill out with water and sit on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar per manager not label, under service station by pizza station, another one by mixer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee change task and change gloves without first wash his hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 46° put on the Reach in cooler by grill, cookline about 2 hours ago, correctives action taken, move to Walk in Cooler Also, individual package of creamer 67° for coffee left in the room temperature, counter, service station, corrective action taken, put back to Walk in Cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Pizza sauce 46°, made yesterday morning, bulk container, Walk in Cooler, manager voluntary discarded
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pizza sauce 46° made yesterday from can and add some spice. Put in the bulk container with lid in Walk in Cooler see stop sell
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara sauce 99° made from can and add water, keep above oven by salad station two hours ago. Corrective action taken, move to Walk in Cooler. And manager will creat a different way to keep marinara safe and easy to used.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Slight build up on the back side of ice bin, service station by pizza station
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Slight build up, around the soda nozzle, service station by pizza station.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager attempt to put bulk container of sauce for thawing under Hand Wash Sink Dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cutting board and knife inside the Hand Wash Sink by bar area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the back door **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. Tuna salad made yesterday, plastic container Reach in cooler by salad station
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Build up on the soda gun, bar area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle per employee not label, bar area **Corrected On-Site**
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottle of soda **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Tongs, spatulas etc on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long Pony tail comes over shoulder and Loose pieces of hair at face.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Panko bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.in bruschetta **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food container. Panko. **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. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 45?.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. BAR by pizza boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold 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 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Dinner station cooler. Service is here working now. **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 in bags in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has FOOD SAFETY FIRST certificates in book that all expired in January 2012. Located file with 2 current brands of employee training certificates- national Registry of Food Safety Professionals and Safe Food Systems Inc. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface, walk in shelves.
  • Critical - Observed live tiny flies in kitchen, dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Some bagged pastas. Discarded by mgr.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures, when cooling foods- pasta.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar, flour. Corrected On Site.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. panko crumbs
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing ring while weighing
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine type
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quatinary ammonia type
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets at cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. pizza peels manager states peels are cleaned with steel wool up to 3 times per day
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cheese sticks and ravoli in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta- tuesday date used in reach in cooler, monday pasta still available Loafs of meat opened not properly date marked ***Date marking is to ensure proper usage and rotation***
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. By mop sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting of containers over triple sink.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pizza peels stored on top of dusty oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vent covers in walk in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under small pizza ovens.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On make tables.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Touched face multiple times and put on oven mitts without first washing hands. Another employee rinsed hands without properly washing hands then touched clean dishes. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager and employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Sprayed hands with water nozzle in dish area. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager and employee.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. In triple sink. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager and employee.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. Make table reach in coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning lid in hand sink.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Squeeze bottle over triple sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Bag of milk jugs in outside storage room.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Pizza peel.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives.
  • Rinse solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched wet wiping cloth then cut bread. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager and employee.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple. Repeat Violation.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers with dry herbs, oil, croutons etc. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front prep table cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. At 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Around where nozzles atach to machine in server area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. At back of make table coolers under lid, in front of kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By dishmachine Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food accumulated under cooking equipment. Throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For printer in kitchen behind make table
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in plastic container.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop at ice machine.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in coolerand freezer on line.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container. Utensils in dirty container on top of the line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At front kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. By microwaves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple container on line
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Used for printer on line.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna 46-49-placed in walk in-may be due to shallow pan-recommend deeper pan and relocation of products-monitor with probe and relocate immediately if non-compliant temperature noted; beef 46, 45 sausage, 44 ricotta-top of pizza make table
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. on stove at 115-placed in cooler-MUST BE ACTIVELY COOLING ONCE REACHES 135 F
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after leaving station before putting on gloves, when came in back door and checked ovens Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. sterlite Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pannini press, slicer guard
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. air gap at rear door-improved Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. soap over bulk soda, cleaner over oil Corrected On Site.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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