Central Pizza, 7280 N 49 St, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CENTRAL PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7280 N 49 St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6214353
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*
1.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
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1.0
Service:
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1.0
Price:
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1.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
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1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dead palmetto bug on premises. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep table
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under pizza oven
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under rack containing pizza boxes
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind table top warmer well
  • 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. Display pizza sold by slice
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Outer skin of 2 individual onions, removed from bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Caged bird on premises.
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Upright Tappan freezer
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza table
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use, dismantled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. White reach in cooler on top shelf opened.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near 3 comp sink. Leaking.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round tin pans in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep make table to reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Pizza/calzone/stromboli hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter.
  • 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. See stop sale.
  • 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. Reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Manager aware of Time as a Public Health Control stamp but failed to have pizza timed marked.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( rear of restaurant) **Warning**
5/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( rear of restaurant) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ( 05/16/2013) **Warning**
3/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( rear of restaurant) **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.( steak) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. 03/15/2013) **Warning**
  • 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. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( Pizza display case) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 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. ( milk) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.( handwash sink) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.( not working, no water)( 03/15/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ( 05/16/2013) **Warning**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - AMBIENT THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
  • DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - FOOD BUILDUP ON CAN OPENER ANDSLICER.
  • Critical - HAND TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HAND WASH SINK.
  • IN USE UTENSIL STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES.
  • Critical - NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK.
  • OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN KITCHEN; CEILING TILES MISSING AND DAMAGED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED OLD FOOD BUILDUP ON MIXER HEAD.
  • Critical - OLD FOOD INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS and FREEZERS.
  • Critical - OLD FOOD RESIDE INSIDE MICROWAVE.
  • Critical - OPERATING FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A CURRENT LICENSE.
  • Critical - OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED WHEN NOT IN USE; ABOVE BATHROOM CEILING.
  • PIPES LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED.
  • READY-TO-EAT FOOD IN PIZZA MAKE TABLE READING 44 DEGREES F, SHALL MAINTAIN 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW; ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT.
  • Critical - SMALL NON HANDLED CUPS IN USE INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
  • Critical - TOXIC ITEM, "SUNBURN EASE", STORED ON SHELF ABOVE PIZZA MAKE TABLE.
  • WET WIPING SOLUTION NOT AT MINIMUM STRENGTH, COS. APPROX 300 PPM CLR
9/4/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Men's restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of pizza preparation reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of flour residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed leaking hot water heater above women's restroom ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed mop/service sink not accessible.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed storeroom walls in disrepair. Seal holes where needed.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. ( Chicken in walk in cooler and celery in kitchen cooler ).
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed women's restroom ceiling in disrepair
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed baseboards on wall next to women's restroom in disrepair.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of used / unused reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed toilet leaking in women's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Storeroom floor not maintained smooth and durable.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at women's restroom handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed hole in wall next to public restrooms.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/12/10.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/2010.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/2010.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/2010.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[pizza make] This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/2010.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. This violation must be corrected by : 6/16/2010.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[under countertop ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.[near walkin]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[water stained tiles]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[lasagna ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.[pizza by the slice]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[white upright ]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[old droppings under 3cs area]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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1 User Review:

catfish billy

Added on Oct 4, 2015 5:25 PM
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when you call her you have to argue with the man that answers the phone about what you want to order they bring you cold pizza and forget your items as health code violations all over the place people get 20 minutes later after the eat the food45 minutes delivery turns into 1 hour and 10 minutes at which you get a cold product
Would you recommend CENTRAL PIZZA to others? No
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