Amatos Pizza

July 18, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED A DAMAGED LID NOT CLOSING ALONG BACK OF CONTAINER LEAVING A OPENING.MUST RODENT PROOF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING KIT AVAILABLE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WAS PREVIOUSLY TOLD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE .(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1583477 10/26/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVING UNITS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND RUSTED LID AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX.#33-MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT COOK LINE AND PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES.#38-VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASH ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF MIXER,STORAGE CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANK
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILETROOM,WALL VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR MOP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND POP & FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,HOLES IN WALLS IN TOILETROOM.MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND POP& FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILETROOM AND BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 26, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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