Primo's Pizza

August 17, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. IMPROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICES. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 H000074107 12.
code 12Priority
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. UPON INSPECTION FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM ORKIN PEST CONTROL. FOUND NO SERVICE RECEIPTS IN LOG BOOK. FOUND LIVE ANT (10 ANTS) ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT EATING AREA ALONG WINDOW BASE AND ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITZE AND GET SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED H000074107 12
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID AND ANOTHER CONTAINER HOLDING EXCESSIVE GREASE OPEN IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000074108 13
code 19
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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INSIDE TRACKS OF BOTH REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL,DEFROST ALL FREEZER ON PREMISES.
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. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN OR CHANGE DAMAGED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CRATES OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL.
code 41

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