Big Apple Pizza, 5970 20 St, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG APPLE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5970 20 St, Vero Bch, FL 32966
License #: 4101124
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 71° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with rust build up. Back prep tables are showing signs of rust build up causing surfaces to no longer be smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Wings **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Server station **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza out for 1 hour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Sanitizer spray **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line. Operator replaced with new boards **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker broken at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dough pan storage shelf.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza cooler
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Through out kitchen. Hole in wall by hws next to pizza line. Operator states that store is going to have a cosmetic remodel of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food containers soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In salad container **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizzeria maker without hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza peel cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty rag in sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Quat test strips available for chlorine dishmachine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soapy clear liquid **Warning**
2/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food containers soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In salad container **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizzeria maker without hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza peel cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 5lb of cut tomatoes at 50?F. See stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella, cooked peppers, hard boiled eggs in water, turkey(deli meat), ham(deli meat), cooked chicken, and cooked pastas all between 50-55?F. See stop sale **Warning**
  • 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. Reachin cooler on grill line holding at 50-55?F **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty rag in sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Quat test strips available for chlorine dishmachine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soapy clear liquid **Warning**
2/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cardboard used as shelf cover
  • Observed excessive build upon hood filters
  • Observed exterior of food containers soiled
  • Observed floor around water heater with heavy debris
  • Observed knives stored in crevice beside reach in cooler
  • Observed light shield missing in WIC
  • Critical - Observed microwave heavily soiled
  • Observed no date marking in WIC
  • Observed oil containers not labeled
  • Observed pizza peel splatered
  • Observed raw shell eggs over dough in WIC
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food containers cracked and pizza paddle
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- mop sink
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- 3 door next to walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- cheese
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw shell eggs over dough in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.-clear and blue
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.- operator will use three compartment sink to sanitize during warewashing.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.- next to stereo at handwash sink
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.- cardboard use as shelf covering on speed rack at pizza line
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.-hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.- putting on gloves- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.- chef on cookline
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.- soft cheese on cookline- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.- watch- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up.- pizza make line reachin cooler gasket
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.- pitcher in sink at pizza make line- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- garlic powder bag
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. on cookline
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- light pink liquid on cookline
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.-walkin cooler
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard used as shelf cover
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler fan guards
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher handling soiled utensils then handling clean utensils with wash hands
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.- chicken
  • Observed reach-in cooler and walkin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. -oven enterior
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.- walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.-soda machine ice despenser
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. at dry racks
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- clear liquid
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed pizza sauce at 57 degrees in walkin cooler over night.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed expired employee training. This violation must be corrected by : 6-1-11.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. observed on hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. observed in three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. observed a bag of sugar on floor in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. observed in salt bag
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed 15 gallons of pizza ssuce in walkin cooler at 57 degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./cook line cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings/and heavy residue
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed heavy dust on sprinkler heads front line area .FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY
  • Observed residue/water build-up in the beer cooler
  • light shields heavy accumulation of dust
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./throughout
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./raid insect spray
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./ Corrected On Site./educated AOP with ooerator
  • Critical. Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed heavy dusty/grease ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit./reviewed left documentation
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product dry storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./left AOP application will be reviewed at next inspection establishment is utilizing gloves and utensils until the AOP is approved
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./sugar
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate./dishmachine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed heavily soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(beer cooler)
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Critical. Observed moderetly encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.(beer cooler)
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease dripping bottom of hoods
  • Clean utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner./waite staff area Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable./heavy residue in the dry storage area by office
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated heavy grease./through out kitchen,dinning area
  • Observed heavy moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./through out kitchen ,dinning room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./bleach & cleaners Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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