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Deno's Pizza And Subs

March 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee observed slicing/handling ready to eat peppers with bar hands. Discontinue and ensure no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out on bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. Walk-in freezer appears to be running sligthly high. Foods are frozen (but not solid). Address and discontinue use unles the unit is able to function properly. Per discussion with the owners all foods will be removed and placed into the additional walk-in freezer on the first floor.
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: 2 Pipes under the 3 bay sink are leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 23, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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