Ernestos Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Time as a Public Health Control (P)critical
  Inspector note: Pizza slices scattered around the kitchen [ unorganized and without any kind of identifying notation stating how long the pizza has been out of temperature ] - Address immediately
  code 590.003(D)/3-501.19-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Discard compromised spatulas pizza boards and the cutting board used to assemble uncooked pizza dough
  code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
  Inspector note: Staff should have clean outer attire when working with foods - clean aprons highly recommended for all staff working with foods
  code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Clean hair restraints needed when working with foods - address replace visibly soiled caps when needed
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Set up accordingly
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove all rusted areas of the stainless steel shelves underneath the prep tables
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove stubborn grease and grime
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Dry Cleaning-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove visible foods spills on all cooking equipment- freezers and refrigeration units- underneath the sinks and hand sinks
  code 590.004/4-603.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the basin of the slop sink to remove obnoxious odors
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean after each use
  code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floors and lower section of the kitchen walls where needed from all visible soils
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 8, 2024: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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