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Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
August 8, 2011 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings8
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE DOUGH MIXER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE FOOD GRADE CONTACT SURFACES ONLY. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SURFACES.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector 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 PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL OF THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. REMOVE THE COBWEBS ON THE CEILING OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING WOMEN'S RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel WornInspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on July 23, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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