Delosa's Pizzeria, 2535 East Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DELOSA'S PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2535 East Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6205779
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair near cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door. The freezer door will not fully shut and stay shut. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present along wall in kitchen by walk-in units. Equipment (stove, ovens cooler) are blocked by rolling shelves and equipment racks. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
10/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair near cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door. The freezer door will not fully shut and stay shut. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present along wall in kitchen by walk-in units. Equipment (stove, ovens cooler) are blocked by rolling shelves and equipment racks. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Front line at pizza prep station and at bar.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on soda box rack and motors.. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Warning**
  • 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. (0ppm chlorine after multiple cycles.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. (Cook preparing salad) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cheesecake 54°F in dessert cooler, date marked Thursday and Friday) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. (pizza) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. (Pizza at front line marked 12:15-4:15pm) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1 live roach observed at pizza prep line and sink.). Immediately killed and disposed of. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (Cheesecake 54°F in dessert cooler, date marked Thursday and Friday)) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. (Mop sink.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **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. (Opened milk and half and half in walk in cooler.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. (Manager whose certified manager card is on files is not present.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (For pizza) **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. (For burgers cooked to order) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Partial container of potato salad in walk in cooler.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not 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. (Dessert cooler in dining room, ambient air 48°F ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.side of stove at griddle end
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.by ice machine
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to slicer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. 3 compartment sink area
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Area of Hobatr mixer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate in handwash sink, front line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom, cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above pizza table
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Nbicycle in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Garbage enclosure not clean
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above unwashed onions, walk in cooler
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained . Washing and rinsing only at 3 comp sink , items sanitized in dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeves of foam cups , walk on freezer
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Garlic knots on speed rack , front counter
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Unable to provide written copy of AOP
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tiramisu , cheesecake
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Tiramisu, cheesecake
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom , Freezer, cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Sausage, walk in freezer , uncovered **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in stock pot , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 60 days to complete. aug 20, 2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hours of use
6/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation / ice forming on racks , walk in freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Around Slicer and dough prep areas
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Tub of raw chicken wings on floor under rack inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Fail to wear gloves when Slicing deli meats **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. case. Of chicken wings on drain board next to 3 comp sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Loose sleeves of foam cups on floor inside walk in freezer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink slow to drain , 1/2 full of soiled water, kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagne
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line; next to vertical gyro broiler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. around stand mixer; under dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs in bottom ; cook line
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeves of foam cups on floir in corner of walk in freezer
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 severely dented cans - black olives Corrected On Site. segregated for return to vendor
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired 02/01/12
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front line
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed 2 severely dented cans. black olives Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of potatoes - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. display pizza 84 Corrected On Site. time as a public healyth control implemented
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pastry boxes
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid - front counter
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ potato Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. foam portion cup inside bulk container of spices Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs - cook line
  • Observed single-use containers reused for the storage of food. plastic containers labelled 'tzaziki' contain other food items
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by correct name. container labelled 'tzaziki' contains potato salad
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front line
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. no test kit for quaternary sanitizer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of bread - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of wings, stock pot of sauce - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk salt bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza table
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. folded pizza boxes stored on top of unused stove, sleeves of drink cup lids stored in utility sink
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit - reach in freezer - cook line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd sausage walk in cooler
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can [ground tomato] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired 02/01/11
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. pitcher in handsink [bar area]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. next to vertical broiler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzle - bar area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. sauce in stockpot covered during cooling process , volume not reduced to shallow pans [4" depth] walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. stockpot of sauce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can. ground tomato Corrected On Site. removed from inventory for return to vendor
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. dispensing lemon wedges at wait station without tongs, fork Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. containing blue liquid - under front counter
2/21/2011Routine - 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. pizza sauce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. stock pot of pizza sauce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour Bin
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. soda gun in handwash sink [bar area]
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths chlorine test strips provided to check quaternary
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at 3 comp sink /wiping cloths
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • missing soda gun holster. bar area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored. above clean utensils
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(chicken wings, pasta, sauce, soup need to be under a sneeze guard) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(turned off under sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(meats and cheeses)
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(pizza) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(boxes of food in walk in freezer )
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(chicken wings, pasta, sauce, soup need to be under a sneeze guard) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.(person topping pizzas unaware that sanitize must be used after handwashing)
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.(not using sanitizer after hand wash) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(turned off under sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(front pizza make cooler)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area.(front area hand sink)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(pizza)
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(new buffet area has no sneeze guard)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.( throughout )
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.(ice scoop stored on soda machine drain board) Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(fryer baskets )
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers in front area)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.(paper plates not inverted throughout )
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(front hand sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.(both regular and grease dumpster) Repeat Violation.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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