Congress Pizza & Pasta

February 19, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: WE OBSERVED OVER 400 PLUS RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (TMTC)TOO MANY TO COUNT.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN-FOOD PREP AREAS ON BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLES NEAR THE CARDBOARD PIZZA BOARDS,ON THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE 2 LITER SODAS ARE KEPT NEAR THE KITCHEN,ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR,BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE UNIT ON PIPES,ON THE INTERIOR MOTOR COMPONENTS ON THE SIDE PANELS OF THE LARGE PIZZA OVENS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS(BENEATH SEATING BOOTHS),BAR,2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,LAUNDRY ROOM.FOUND ONE (1) DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.ALSO THE NORTH EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY,THE EAST DELIVERY/PICK-UP DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALSO A SCREEN IS NEEDED AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREA,RODENT PROOF WALK-IN-COOLER DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY-MUST BE RODENT PROOF ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOODS ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A HALF BUS PAN OF WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT THAT IS DRIPPING ON SHELVINGS WHERE FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER#1 IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED 1ST FLOOR.ALSO,OBSERVED (3) OPEN BUS PANS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER#2 IN THE 2ND FLOOR,CHEESE PRODUCT NOW DISCARDED TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$300 . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOODS STORED. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,LARGE WHITE MIXERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,CABINETS AND ATTACHED TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BENEATH COOKING OVEN WHERE NOTED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES AND SEAL OPENINGS ON THE WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES ALSO VOID SPACES BETWEEN WALL AND WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE NEAT,SANITARY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.ALSO REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES FROM TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,FROM BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES ETC.
code 41

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