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Backwoods Pizza

September 11, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed individual packed pasta stored in reach in unit @ 48F over 24hrs per PIC. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC discarded pasta held over 24hrs
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple can goods with heavy dents at the seals stored on can good rack. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all are in good condition while stored.
code 590.003/3-202.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed prep tables in prep kitchen soiled with coffee and food spills; Observed bulk containers and lids inside walk in cooler / underneath prep table in prep kitchen heavily soiled; shelves above and along 3 bay sink / prep tables with heavy dust and grease spills; racks inside pizza station soiled; heavily soiled microwave and soils inside condiment fridge at front counter. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and maintain cleaning with frequency
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed metal container stored in handsink at prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no handsoap at handsink in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at all handsinks at all times. COS
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed boxes of food stored in walk in on the floor. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored elevated at least 6" off the floor. Observed cut lettuce stored in stagnant water in reach in unit @ grill station. Discontinue and maintain cut lettuce stored dry
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Provide constant running water at 3 bay compartment sink without leaks. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy grease on floors under and around fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired August 2025. PIC contact company while on site. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of cleaning to the Health Division upon scheduling
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 14, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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