Ernestos Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings13
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC using small napkins as well as barenhands dispensing slices of pizza to custoimers - discontinue practices and use utensils as we discussed to reduce contamination
  code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Rodent activity in the alleyway alongside the building -address
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
  Inspector note: Replace soiled aprons when visibly soiled with food soils [ as needed ] • Discontinue purchasing foods from " Retail outlets " such as Market Basket - wholesaler suppliers only
  code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Hair restraints are mandetory for all food handlers - cashiers do not [ if it is employees only task ]
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove crumbs and char remains
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
  Inspector note: Enlarge the area when air drying large pots and pans - do not stack on top of one another
  code 590.004/4-204.119-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean all in use cooking equipment - all freezer and refrigeration units where needed from all visible food soils
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: Replace missing barrier to the slop sink location
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Clean interioor and exterior from food spills on each trash receptacle where needed - clean after heavy use
  code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outdoor Enclosure (C)
  Inspector note: Replace screen door as it is in magor disrepair
  code 590.005/5-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floors and walls behind the three bay sink and cooking lines from all visible food spills
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Keep all soiled mops elevated off the floors after use a minimum of six inches after use during storage
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 15, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 12 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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