Decent Pizza, 1026 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DECENT PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1026 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4703081
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pizza dough, Italian sausage.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep table near can opener.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Lighter, cigarettes at back prep table.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Below ice machine.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At cookline.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Women's restroom.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. At hand wash sink near ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid at front counter.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. In women's restroom, behind door.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Above three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large sifter hanging in dish room in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area, one bulb with cover, one without. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese on prep line at 65° F, not held more than 4 hours, moved to cold holding unit and brought to 41° or below. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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, not held more than 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large flour sifter hanging from shelf in dish room coming apart.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash room. One with plastic cover, one bulb without.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Table top unit directly behind front counter.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion scoop in salt bucket.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of ham and meatballs on sheet pan, on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Tall glass cooler at front counter holding dressings.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Dough reach in in back area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make station.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Dough cooler in back area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles, clear liquid hanging on rack above cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Pizza boxes stored near sink exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line items at 44?.
  • 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. **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.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dish room. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler fan guards. **Warning**
  • Critical - Pizza boxes not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.By handsink front line. **Warning**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime under soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. HAT ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE AT 46F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK AT 45F
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISH ROOM
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. DISH ROOM
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Various medications and lotion stored on spice shelf above prep counter.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in dish room.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR AND CORN MEAL.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-08-1 Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. This violation must be corrected by : 9-18-11.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-08-1 Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. FOR JIM. This violation must be corrected by : 9-18-11.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. This violation must be corrected by : 9-18-11.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. FOR JIM. This violation must be corrected by : 9-18-11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR AND CORN MEAL.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed fluor build-up on nonfood-contact surface , wall and floor behind dough table.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sheila shine stored above paper towels.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Soap stored on shelf with juice pitchers.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SALT
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cheese at pizza make table.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Glass cleaner and other chemicals stored above napkins.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and other toppings below make table cold holding greater than 41 F. Corrected On Site, temperature adjusted.
  • Critical. Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Dough balls, wrapped, stored on racks in customer area - hallway leading to restrooms.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Pizza pie peel has chipped edges. Second Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; racks and sides under make table.
  • Critical. Observed tiny live flies in kitchen by drop freezer and prep sink.
  • Critical. Observed tiny live flies in kitchen by mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; liquid soap stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza held. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour buckets not labeled.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Pizza pie peel has chipped edges. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler where masking tape labels are collecting food debris.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair above pizza tables. Insulation exposed.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza for slices kept on racks by oven. Time as a Public Health Control form provided.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pasta held at 125 F degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored with tempeh in drop freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on ledge adjacent to a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition Wooden pie peel has chipped/cracked edges.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at pizza make table.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Lids missing. Marpan 850-222-9353.
  • Critical. Observed tiny live flies in kitchen around utility sink in kitchen, and in dish room.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation; rear exit has gap at threshold.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in dish room.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust around air vents.
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of beer.
  • Ceiling tiles missing rear kitchen.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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