Big Apple Pizza, 2880 Sw 9 St, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG APPLE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2880 Sw 9 St, Vero Bch, FL 32968
License #: 4101207
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of dough mixer
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pot of tomato sauce
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server station
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated flour/food debris. Over pizza oven and filters on cooks line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza table
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes 56°, pizza sauce 72° less than 2 hours. Recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Slice pizzas out for 45 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza station **Corrected On-Site**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ very heavy build up between stove and fryer and walls/ still needs cleaned
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease./ in both kitchen areas/ cleaned but still needs detailed
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance./ several water stained ceiling tiles kitchen/server station/ extended - operator will replace when possible
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ wood blocks replacing wheels on pizza refrigerator not sealed
  • Basic - Wall by the cooks line soiled with accumulated heavy grease./ still needs detailed cleaning
11/2/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ very heavy build up between stove and fryer and walls
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease./ in both kitchen areas
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance./ several water stained ceiling tiles kitchen/server station
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.sandwich line
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment./ also a pan with accumulated grease under fryer and stove
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ ice cream scoop
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ wood blocks replacing wheels on pizza refrigerator not sealed
  • Basic - Pizza peel cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./ below pizza box storage
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.behind and beside the ice machine
  • Basic - Wall by the cooks line soiled with accumulated heavy grease.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises./ several dead roaches in the light lenses through out kitchen-
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items./ bleach stored on food cart
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found./ observed 1 live roach under pizza line reach in , 1 under sandwich refrigerator, 20 live under the dish machine located in dough prep area, 3 live in server station area
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
11/1/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink, faucet handles and soap dispenser by pizza make unit.
  • Basic - Build-up of wet debris on the floor under bag n box dispenser. One dark syrup bag leaking onto floor.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Tiles over drink station-water damaged.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust-HVAC Grates near bear tap area of wait station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board for prep table heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pizza paddle cracked and chipped.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Pepsi branded cooler near office area of kitchen.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wire rack like push cart heavily soiled.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. one #10 can od pineapple heavily dented.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area-15-20 small flyers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Blind switch cover missing by FIFO can rack in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-facility has new board waiting to be drilled to fit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease-drip tray area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-speed rack with cans in rear storage room.
  • Observed wall cover missing on blind light switch.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-Longboard at cookline.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of wet sticky syrup at bag in box area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease-drip trays and associated equipment heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-cookline cooler and both upright freezer and cooler near cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 or 4 bottles not secured, in path of traffic
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom Repeat Violation
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only-dry storage room behind ice maker. Repeat Violation
  • Food contact surface surface not smooth and easily cleanable wood pizza paddle chewed on edges
  • Food thermometer not accurate within +/-2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with no proof-Brandon, no proof in file and none on his person.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood and hood filters heavily soiled with accumulated grease and sludge Repeat Violation
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head Repeat Violation
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area ice coffee in pizza hold area. COS
  • Critical - Observed food contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits face/door of microwave in cook area.
  • Critical - Observed food contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food storage bins exteriors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy black buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-pizza box.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Drain cover(s) not on in mop sink drain
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate./storage room light For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hood filters soiled with moderate accumulated grease/dust Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of tall reach-in freezer moderate soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed momoderate buildup of slime in the interior lip of ice the machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers./interior and exterior
  • Observed storage container for flour cracked/broken
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./pasta Corrected On Site.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Silver canisters by back door.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Light switch in dry storage room adjacent to bag n box.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Facility using copies-has been given info reguarding no copies accepted. Must have original books/certificates available.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Blue ice bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood and filters moderately soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head and other Cleaned in place parts of mixer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Black cart in prep room heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed minor buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza paddles cracked and chipped.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. One new employee-Tim employed for 3 weeks.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Bulk storage containers heavily soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-cookline prep table.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup with no handle in bulk product.
  • Observed personal item stored on food contact surface-womaans purse on counter in wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed shelving with dust/dirt build-up-Can shelving in storage area heaviily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin on white plastiic shield.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken wings, eggs and chicken cutlets. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured-1 tank left by back door.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server scooping ice to fill soda dispenser.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters, soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-can racks.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-handwash sink by walk-in cooler door heavily soiled.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Manager scheduled to take test in next couple of weeks and facility has other current CFMs. No warning given at this time.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/black mold-like build-up. Reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed heavy black buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave on cookline heavily soiled.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket hard and no longer sealing door.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cooked chicken wings-holding in walk-in, uncovered.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items on bottom shelf of prep table in back most room.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices-Blue ice bucket-was replaced after last inspection-new bucket, new crack.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Water reserve well moderately soiled with black slime.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long board at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake, creamer etc.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken wings to be cooled in walk-in cooler in deep container-4-5 thick, suggested sheet pan.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Rim of blue ice bucket is cracked. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Water reserve well at front of dishwasher heavily soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters soiled with accumulated grease and dust in particular middle filter over fryer area. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One of 3 blue tanks not secured.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ausage and marinara sauce holding at 128-advised quick reheat to 165 then hold at 135 or hotter. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Blue ice bucket with cracked rim.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Overflow resevoir on dishwasher heavily coated with gunk.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces moderately soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Ran 3 times all 3 tested at 0ppm. Advised if not correct at next unannounced inspection it will incurr automatic administrative actions. Advised if not fixed immediately all washed dishes will need sanitizing in 3 bin sink.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine along white plastic sheild.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in a dirty drawer or basket. Pizza spatulas and cutters in basket.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter-holding at 70 F advised to quick chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook put on gloves without first washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils-pizza prep area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-cook.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice bucket.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage-green rubbermaid container with flour stored in it.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener blade. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-restrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. One new employee-Candice Curry new within 2 months. Has 60 days from date of hire.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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