Margarita's Pizzeria

September 7, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICES AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) • 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND 21/2 LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOKED FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, VALUED AT APPROX. $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNITS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.11 OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO, 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-302.14 FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SOLUTION USED TO SANITIZE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ACCURATE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE FITTINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 FOUND LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • 6-303.11(A)(C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: PA 100-0367 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 12, 2017: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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