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Ernestos Pizza

January 31, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Several openings in the small storage room in the basement can allow for rodent activity - address all exposed ares as discussed to reduce potential rodent activity - Noted visible rodent droppings in this particular room - soiled employee staff shoes have visible gnaw marks on the edges from what appears to be rodent activity - contact pest control company and address immediately • Rodent activity in the alleyway alongside the building -address
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: There is a visible hole in the concrete pavement area directly above the small storage room where there are rodent droppings - fill and address this area as well as any other openings that need to be repaired - Address ASAP
code 590.006/6-102.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Ensure all soiled and in use mops are elevated off the floors after being used a minimum of six inches - rinse the heads out thoughrally after use and / or replace on a more frequent basis as discussed • 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

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Replace soiled aprons when visibly soiled with food soils [ as needed ]
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove crumbs and char remains
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Replace missing barrier to the slop sink location
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
Outdoor Enclosure (C)

Inspector note: Replace screen door as it is in magor disrepair
code 590.005/5-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 23, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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