Penguin Pizza

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (P)critical
  Inspector note: Discontinue re-using fish containers and fetta cheese buckets to stored other foods.
  code 590.004/4-102.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and date marking . Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of food observed without date marking. Provide. Per PIC food was prepared the night before 7.28. 24 and earlier today.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled interior and exterior of dishwasher observed heavily soiled squeeze bottles observed soiled outside storage bins observed heavily soiled and pizza paddle observed heavily soiled. Clean and sanitze.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple mouse dropping observed in both male and female bathroom multiple mouse dropping observed on top of dishwasher. Clean and sanitze to remove. PIC to provide current IPM report from a license exterminator.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Large quantity of food stored in the refrigerator unit observed without cover. Provide and maintain .
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple contianers of food stored in the refrigerator observed without lables multiples squeeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables .
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue using plastic containers to scoop food from bulk. Provide utensils with handles.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Buckets holding nachos and multiple boxes of food food arcticles downstairs in the basement observed stored on the floor. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed yellow sponge stored inside 3 bay sink. Discontinue using yellow sponge.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Kitchen chest freezer observed not operating. Repair
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue using cardboard in the basment floor as carpet.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple holes in the wall backdoor and basement door open kept open at all time as possible pest and rodent entryway. Discontinue.
  code 590.006/6-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Bassement area observed heavily clutter . Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavly soiled . Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 29, 2024: 16 previous findings did not recur.

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