Congress Pizza

August 9, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER CRATES WITH PIZZA BOXES STORED ON TOP IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVEN,POP CRATES,ON SHELF NEXT TO FILE CABINET,IN CLOSET,IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET,ALONG WALL BEHIND TIRE AND LADDER,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND TOOL BOX,ON WALL LEDGE BEHIND STORAGE CABINET,IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.3- DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER UNUSED POP DISPENSER AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET.ALSO APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.APPX. "3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/9/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND TALL WEEDS NEXT TO GREASE & GARBAGE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND TALL WEEDS FROM REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MASHED POTATOES,PIZZA,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(7-42-010B)
code 28
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT(FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,ETC),EXHAUST AND PERSONAL FANS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM AT REAR DOOR FRAME.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AND REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSETS AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 3, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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