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Pizano's Pizza & Pasta Express

December 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
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 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS-APPROXIMATELY 15 BEHIND CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WEST WALL BASE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX 1" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZING LEVELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#Inspection #: 1770431 DATED:05/09/2016 . 32 REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. 08/09/2016 33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC. 08/09/2016 34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 35 INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 38 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 08/09/2016 41 OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. 08/09/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12/15/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS LOOSE AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 9, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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