Potiwa Pizza International

February 5, 2026 · Closed by the city
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  • official resultClosed by the city
  • score136 pts
  • inspection typePre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings11

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Failed findings

  • hot food sitting too coolcritical
    Official wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    code 02BCriticalstatus: Critical
  • fridge is giving… room tempcritical
    Official wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    code 02GCriticalstatus: Critical
  • questionable food sourcingcritical
    Official wording: No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
    code 03ECriticalstatus: Critical
  • no certified food supervisor on dutycritical
    Official wording: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    code 04ACriticalstatus: Critical
  • cross-contamination riskcritical
    Official wording: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
    code 04HCriticalstatus: Critical
  • pest / contamination issuecritical
    Official wording: Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
    code 04JCriticalstatus: Critical
  • rats have moved incritical
    Official wording: Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    code 04KCriticalstatus: Critical
  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
    code 05DCriticalstatus: Critical
  • facility hygiene issuecritical
    Official wording: No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
    code 05HCriticalstatus: Critical
  • staff skipping handwashingcritical
    Official wording: Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
    code 06ACriticalstatus: Critical
  • food left out / unprotectedcritical
    Official wording: Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
    code 06CCriticalstatus: Critical
  • basically rolling out the welcome mat for pests
    Official wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    code 08Astatus: Not Critical
  • garbage situation out of pocket
    Official wording: Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
    code 08Cstatus: Not Critical
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
    code 10Fstatus: Not Critical
  • facility / equipment issue
    Official wording: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    code 10Gstatus: Not Critical

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