Punky's Pizza And Pasta

December 26, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. ALSO, OBSERVED A ROLLING CART STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BELOW THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND ON THE CORNER SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE COMPUTER IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED LOCATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 17, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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