Margarita's Pizzeria

July 12, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings18
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA OR IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED WHITE CHALKY SUBSTANCE (BORIC ACID) AROUND ENTIRE INTERIOR PERIMETER OF FACILITY, ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTE MANAGER THAT USE OF SUBSTANCE IS PROHIBITED AND ANY PEST CONTROL MITIGATIONS MUST BE DONE BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 59.1F. UNIT IS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL UNIT CAN HOLD PROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED INOPERABLE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT MOP SINK, CRAWLING ON PIZZA BOXES, CRAWLING ON PREP TABLES, CRAWLING ON REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND CRAWLING ACROSS FLOORS. OBSERVED 100-200 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG WALL, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALONG ALL PERIMETER WALLS.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 FLIES. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF BULK BEANS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PESTS.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSIDE COOLERS, ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED NO KICK PLATES ON BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE /RE-INSTALL KICK PLATES ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND OR PAINT ANY AND ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM 78.9F TO 75.2F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK DISCHARGE PIPE CONNECTING TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OPEN LIDS AND GARBAGE ABOVE AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS. ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 31, 2021: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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