Pizza Nova Inc

October 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. OBSERVED COOKED PORK RIBS IN 2 LARGE PLASTICS BINS IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 56.3F-62.7F. NO TIME AND TEMP LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON SITE. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED APPX 90LBS AT $120.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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: 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS AT OUTSIDE GARAGE (POP, PAPER GOODS, WALK IN COOLER &FREEZER STORAGE AREA)ALSO GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER AND AROUND BOTH 3COMP SINKS, ON PIPES OF PIZZA OVEN AND WALLBASES, WALL BEHIND PIZZA OVEN AND INSIDE OF FLOOR MIXER. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF GARAGE DOOR.RECOMMENDPEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/2011. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
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 VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547462 DATED 5/26/2011 #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER, PIZZA PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, FOIL FROM STOVE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE. #33-MUST CLEAN WHEELBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS, FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, FOUNTAIN POP STORAGE SHELVES INREAR AREA. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. #35-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES, WORN DOORSWEEP ON FRONT DOORS. #36-MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. AND #40-MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP AND STEAM TABLES, AND GREASE TRAP AT 3COMP SINK & STOVE.
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. MUST CLEAN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, KNIFE CADDY, CUTTING BOARDS AND STOVE, AND GREASE TRAP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
code 34
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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT EXTERIOR WALL OF GARAGE.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 26, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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