Primo's Restaurant

December 20, 2019 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cleaning Procedure (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed multiple employees not using soap to wash hand no cold water at hand sink soap dispenser not working - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
code 590.002/2-301.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed employee rinsing hands at 2 bay sink
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection. The certified food protection manager must train all employees in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepacked food items for "Grab and Go" Customer Self service not labeled
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: Temperature Measuring Devices: Requires an irreversible registering temperature indicator for mechanical warewashing
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector note: Unable to determine high temp dish machine is sanitizing - Error on gauges and no irreversible thermometer
code 590.004/4-501.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: Doing food prep behind counter - no hand washing facilities. The only hand washing sink is located in the back area and is blocked and not properly supplied
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand sink in front prep area at counter - Only hand sink is located in the back prep/ware washing an is not properly supplied not easily accessable and was blocked during inspection
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed employee wiping hands on cloth towel - PIC took corrective action
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)

Inspector note: Chipped paint on shelving - Throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Rust on bottom shelving of prep tables - Kitchen/prep/ware washing No splash guard between hand sink and prep table - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Exposed wood on pizza pan storage bin - Kitchen/prep
code 590.004/4-502.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on all shelving and attachments throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units kitchen/prep/basement Built up soils on grease trap - Ware washing Built up soils on exterior of all bulk food containers - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage Pizza pan storage bin heavily soiled with built up soils - Kitchen/prep/storage
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: No waste receptacles for trash storage in rear of exterior of establishment No grease bin to stored used grease in.
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Heavily built up soils on floor walls ceilings and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement/bathroom/storage areas Built up grease on hood above cooking equipment
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Handsink signage at hand sinks in kitchen/ware washing/bathroom areas are worn - provide proper signage
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mop bucket and mops brooms etc stored outside rear of establishment
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Unused and unnecessary artiles stored in basement of establishment
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Stained ceiling tiles in food prep area. Ceiling tiles in food prep/ware washing areas are not smooth durable and easily cleanable Walls in basement storage with chipping paint Exposed wood on floor in bathroom Screen door in disrepair - Main rear door closed by PIC during inspection
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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