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Otto Pizza

August 18, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee at warewash handling soiled then clean equipment without washing hands between tasks. retrain when returning from lunch. Hand sink at the warewash not operable.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple TCS foods cold holding at 43F -56F. Service line refrigerators -Mashed potatoes 51F/55F pulled pork 51F tomatoes 56F chicken 46F.Walkin pulled pork 51F sliced chicken 51F PIC discarded foods stored covered in deep plastic pans.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep waste drain connected to the three compartment sink waste drain. Ensure proper backflow prevention / air gap.
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Wayne Lem on site as GM. Employees not monitored to ensure proper holding temperatures cooling methods TPHC record keeping and use of clean sanitized equipment. Train staff. No allergen statement at point of service. CFPM certificate not posted. Provide.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Caesar dressing prepared with raw egg yolks. No full advisory. Provide or use pasteurized shell eggs or commercial dressing. Statement on menu only has a reminder and no disclosure.
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)

Inspector note: TPHC procedures submitted but not followed. Logs do not list time out of temperature control. Pepperoni pizza 82F cheese pizza 80F potato and bacon pizza 80F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC.
code 590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Insufficient equipment to cool multiple complex foods. Refrigeration elevated or at 41F cannot support current cooling practices. Provide adequate equipment.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: Warewash hand sink not operating. Ensure proper repair and use by employees.
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Employees without beard / hair restraints. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No conspicuous thermometers for in line refrigeration and for warmest part of the walk in. Provide
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting boards heavily scored. Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Clean grease from interior / exterior of hoods remove cardboard from bottom of pizza refrigerator and maintain clean.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 22, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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