Zesto's Pizza & Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical
  Inspector note: Homestyle bleach is used to sanitize items. Provide commercial grade sanitizer to clean items.
  code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Food prep is occurring in the basement where the ceiling is in disrepair. provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable in prep areas.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: The sandwich refrigerator gaskets are broken. Repair on replace gaskets.
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide a sanitizer test kit.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths are stored outside of sanitizer. Store cloths properly.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Refrigerator interiors and exteriors are soiled with food crumbs and spills. Clean to remove. Counters and prep table shelves are soiled. Clean.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floors are soiled in the basement with food debris and old rodent dropping. Clean under shelving and behind equipment to remove debris.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The grill hood vent is heavily soiled with grease and carbon buildup. Clean to remove grease and carbon buildup. Vent is missing some filters. Replace filters so vent is working properly. Ceiling tiles in the basement are damaged. Repair or replace.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 15, 2009: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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