Renaldi's Pizza

October 12, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3 GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR ISNPECTION BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INSIDE OF THE GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER: LASAGNA AT 47.3F, HAMBURGERS AT 46.5F, HEAVY CREAM AT 45.5F, CUT MELON AT 45.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.9F, MEATBALLS AT 56.8F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 56.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 53.9F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 55.2F, STEAKS AT 50.1F, RAW CHICKEN AT 56.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 44.2F, EGGS AT 45F, HEAVY CREAM AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT REQUIRED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND ALL ICE BINS AND USED BAGGED ICE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 4Priority
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH BARS, IN REAR AREA OF BAR AND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ELEVATOR ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE SCREEN DOOR AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE PREP AREAS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS, MICROWAVE AND VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE 3 GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER.
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. REPAIR THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL. REGROUT TILES WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD TILE THAT HAS DETACHED FROM THE REAR PREP AREA WALL. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL THE WALL OPENING OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN FOR THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE TUBING FOR THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR. THE SPRAY HOSE FOR THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FALLS BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE A HOOK ASSEMBLY TO KEEP ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUMBER OF SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 19, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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