Ernestos Pizza

January 24, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Wooden pizza board is visibly burnt and splintered on the front edge where the pizza - Replace
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Compromised test strips on site - replace
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clean and clutter free - ensure there is soap and paper towels available for staff to wash hands properly
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Clearly label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all in use chef knives are being stored in a clean and dry area of the kitchen - highly recommending the metal strips that attach to thw walls as a means to keep the knives cleaner throughout the day
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Set up sanitizing stations as discussed - raw foods and ready to eat foods - color coordinate if needed
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors including the basment and kitchen areas a minimum of six inches
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - sinks - bulk food containers from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Maintain clean and clutter free as discussed
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all rusted areas and debris
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors and walls of the kitchen / prep pizza assembly area from all visible soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Clean around all the electrical covers and wiring on the walls in the kitchen from all visible spills stains and soils
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Ensure the back screen door has no holes in the netting allowiung frying insects dirt dust or debris to enter - repair where needed
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector note: Set up some hooks or hangers so staff have a segragated location to place their belongings and coats instead of the kitchen / prep areas
code 590.006/6-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all older plastic containers - paint cans and anything else not affiliated with the kitchen / food service
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Elevate all in use soiled mops / brooms off the floors a minimum of six inches after using -
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Clean all plumbing underneath the three bay sink from grease and grime
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 10, 2023: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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