Leona's Pizzeria

March 31, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED A LEAKING WASTE WATER LINE EXTENDED FROM THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE DRAIN PAN WITH A CONTAINER UNDERNEATH TO CATCH ANY LEAKING WATER. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE LEAKING LINE AND CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM BELOW THE LEAKING WATER LINE AND CONNECT THE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #155195 ON 4/23/09 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED: 34/01 - FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNEVEN, HOLES. WATER STANDING ON IT ALSO IN THE BASEMENT AREA, MUST KEEP ALL AREAS DRY (PREP AREA, PIZZA AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS, BASEMENT THROUGHOUT). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED CRACKED CONTAINERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA USED TO STORE FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCARD ANY CRACKED CONTAINERS. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES ON THE TOP COVERS OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDLES ON THE COVERS OF THE PREP COOLERS. BAR COOLER DOORS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH OF CEILING WITH MOLD ON IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE THE CONTAINERS OR REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED THE DRAIN PAN FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR DRAIN PAN SO THAT THE WATER RUNS DOWN THE DRAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL SLATS, GREASE ON TIMER ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE BROILER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE ICED TEA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPLACE DRYWALL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS BEING USED AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK. THE WATER SPOUT FOR THE DIPPER WELL RUNS BELOW THE WATER LEVEL LINE. MUST RAISE THE SPOUT OR LOWERE THE WATER LEVEL SO THAT THERE IS AN AIR GAP. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. DRAIN LINE DOES NOT LINE UP WITH THE DRAIN AND THERE IS EXCESS WATER SPLASH ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK, HOWEVER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION ON A COLD WATER LINE ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE THE LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEVEL THE CEMENT TO AVOID LARGE PUDDLES.
code 41

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