Marco's Pizzeria, 1120 Pinellas Bayway Ste 102 & 103, Tierra Vedre, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARCO'S PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1120 Pinellas Bayway Ste 102 & 103, Tierra Vedre, FL 33715
License #: 6213654
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham 50°, pasta 50°, fried eggplant 50°, cooked chicken 50°. 2 door true cooler beside salad station. Butter 45°, ham 45°, feta 45° walk in cooler. Operator has service tech in route at time of inspection. Issued warning to ensure problem corrected.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Walk in cooler and 2 door reach in cooler beside salad station.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Case of shredded mozzarella ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(2 door reach in with pooling water)(also not holding food below 41°F, all TCS foods moved to a working unit)
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. (Pizza oven and gas line ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(throughout kitchen)
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(, tomato 44°F, feta 45°F)items moved to other cooler to lower temp.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(back of building)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.(dough machine)(bowl has visible signs of rust needs to be retinted or replaced)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(some items)
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife between pizza oven and conduit)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(, feta 46°F, sliced salami 45°F, ham 45°F)items moved to another cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(steak over vegetables ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Some items)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.( has time chart but no plan)
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots hanging on wall near up right reach in freezer
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer on cooks line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through out
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil near back door of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a nonsecure area. Outside near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles through out the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese 45?F in deli style salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 45?F, turkey 45?F, in salad deli style cooler near front counter
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wing sauce made with real butter 70?F, was instructed to place in cooler to get temperature down 41?F or below **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb near walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris surface. Large mixer near dish machine in rear
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Near drink dispenser in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.[exterior]
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Repeat Violation.[entire machine including sides]
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[eggs oover produce inside walkin cooler] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[aluminum pans on shelf] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[e.g. sugar]
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[kitchen handsink ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.[8 inches beyond exterior of equipment ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[reachin cooler]
  • Observed leaking hot water handle at plumbing fixture.[kitchen handwash sink]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[removed to another cooler]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[shell eggs stored above produce] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[cracked white plastic ice scoop]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[laying on cutting boards] Corrected On Site.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.[operator paid while inspecting]
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.[pizza-make]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.[pizza reheated]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[lasagna ]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[rear hose]
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{BAG OF FLOUR ON WALKIN COOLER FLOOR}
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{WALKIN COOLER FLOOR}
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{KITCHEN }
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.[new owner]
  • 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. [new owner]
12/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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