Positanos Restaurant & Pizza, Inc.

August 23, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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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 EVIDENCE OF CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY; OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS, 5 MORE MICE DROPPING NEXT SODA COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 ALIVE ROACH IN BASEMENT, 30 MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1 INCH OPENING ON TOP OF DOOR NEXT TO FAN AND 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATORS FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING WITH RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED NO WINDOW SCREEN IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WINDOW KEPT OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WINDOW SCREEN OR CLOSE THE WINDOW. 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: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK SEASONING CONTAINERS ON SHELVES NEXT TO SODA COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. OBSERVED OPENED CANS CONTAINED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CAN AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONCE CAN PRODUCT IS OPEN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARD WITH FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYER AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID ABOVE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND REAR PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT BULB IN DISHWASHING AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
code 42

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