Gusi's Pizza

September 22, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR UNDER PIZZA PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE ROOM,ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED LOOSE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,DOUGH MACHINE,MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES,CHAIRS,CLOTHING HANGING MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FININSH CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT MECHANICAL VENTILATION UNIT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 1, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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