South End Pizza & Grill

July 28, 2025 · Temporary permit action

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official resultTemporary permit action
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: The front refrigerator is not working properly; mayo 62F cheese 57F cut tomatoes 67F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items discarded by PIC) The top of the pizza unit was elevated; sausage 51F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items discarded by manager and the items on the bottom of the unit were in temperature; chicken 36F)
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
uspension of Permit / Emergency Closure without a Prior Hearing (P)critical

Inspector note: The rodent activity and gross unsanitary conditions are creating an imminent health hazard. Provide a detailed pest reports showing exclusionary measures taken to eliminate rodents entering the establishment cleaning that has occured to eliminate food sources and a clean pest report that demonstrates all the rodents have been caught.
code 590.014/SummaryS-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: There is a kit but no procedures for responding to a vomit or diarrheal accident. Provide procedures.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: The certified manager is not on site and there are multiple risk factor violations. There neesd to be a full time certified food manager on site and a person able to take active managerial control when the owner/food safety manager is not on site.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: There is a handwash sink in the front near the register and in the back corner near the three bay sink neither is accessible for employees on the cooking line. Provide access to a handsink on the cooking line.
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no soap at the front handsink or the sink in the back area. Provide soap at the handsinks so employees can properly wash their hands.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: There is evidence of rodent activity with large droppings behind the counter under the mixer and in the basement storage area. Pest reports provided are targeting flies. Provide detailed pest reports showing the treatment of rodents. There are flies in the establishment and the door is open. Keep the door closed and continue treatment for flies.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: There is no food prep sink to wash produce and lettuce is being washed inthe three bay with soiled equipment stored in the sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation.
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: There is soiled equipment collecting in the three bay sink. Provide areas to store soiled items and items that are air drying.
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Gross unsanitary conditions; There is a large amount of grease buildup under the fryers and around the equipment. Throughly clean to remove grease buildup. There is a large amount of flour buildup on the mixer. Clean to remove. There is food debris on the refrigerators stove and in between cooking equipment. Clean surfaces to remove debris.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: The grease container is soiled and there are excess items in the trash area. Clean the area and keep trash receptacles clean and rodent proof.
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: There are holes in the ceiling in the basement. Repair to provide smooth cleanable surface. There is food buildup under equipment and in hard to reach areas and some spaces between the wall and the tiles of the floor. Clean to remove debris buildup and seal any openings.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: The bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide a self closoing bathroom door.
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 6, 2025: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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