Penguin Pizza

March 18, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted. Provide active managerial control
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC to provide made/discard to all products stored in the refrigeration unit .
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Cook range and backsplash observed heavily soiled exterior of numerous squeeze bottles observed soiled interior of multiple refrigeration units and gasget observed soiled clean knife storage rack observed soiled interior of low temp dishwasher observed soiled (delimer) exterior of numerous pizza holder tray observed heavily soiled in between equipments observed with heavy grease build up meat slicer observed soiled exterior of bulk bins observed soiled and exterior of fryolator observed heavily soiled . Clean and sanitze to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple rodents droppings observed on top of the kitchen dishwasher and under bench chair at the dinning area. Clean and sanitize to remove. PIC provided current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood vent observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Dumpster are observed with multiple loose and trash debris. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Grease storage room floor and walls observed heavily soiled by heavy grease spills and soiled grease deposit barrels floor under table and chair in the dinning area observed soiled with debris accumulation floor in the basement area observed with multiple loose debris. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Numerous door leading to both outside and inside the establishment observed missing a door sweep. Possible entryway for rodents and pests. Provide effective door sweep.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

Inspector note: Employees belonging observed stored on dry are storage shelvings. Discontinue
code 590.006/6-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Outside basement area observed heavily clutter by box old equipments and trash. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 03.16.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink faucet observed soiled with grime build up. Clean to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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