Flippers Pizzeria 9, 12525 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: FLIPPERS PIZZERIA 9
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12525 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
License #: 5812165
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date not noted **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coats over boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose by dish area
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Prep tasted dough while prepping
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female prep had hair over shoulders
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Men, room sink and mop sink. Fixtures
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Too many towels to keep towels submerged in solution
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Blades stored between knife holder (wall mounted) and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist band. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Too many cloths in one bucket - not all submerged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Semolina and sugar containers**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Two observed.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 44? - pizza prep cooler. Prep coolers all TCS foods holding 40-42? except TCS foods in RIC in red storage trays - recommend monitoring these product temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at 88? - frontline by cash register.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pizza line handsink and restrooms.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield broken WIC
2/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield broken WIC
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table: ham 44, meatballs 44-46, chicken 46, sausage 45, steak 45, cheese slices 46. RIC: steak, meatballs, sausage, ground beef, ham, chicken 46-47, ricotta 50 (more than 4 hours). 2nd maketable): ham 50, cheese slices 50, meatballs 44, sausage 44*, fresh mozzarella 50. (Ambient cool after sandwich prep). 2nd RIC all TCS foods at 49 (stocked between 10am and 11am - at max storage time) - transferred to freezer for rapid chill - cooled to 40-46 *Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** At callback cheese 39F, blue cheese 38F Feta/sausage/cut tomatoes 45-46F
  • 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. 1ST COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER HOLDING AT 44-48. Cooler temp setting adjusted and cooler at 41 to 44 at end of inspection. **Admin Complaint** At call back ambient temperature of cooler 36F of At call back cook line cooler chicken 47F, sausage 45F, cut tomatoes 45F, feta 45-46F, cooler ambient 51F
2/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch worn
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface of the screw washers - each corner
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield broken WIC
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline RIC **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near cash register
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth hanging over side of sanitizer bucket
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry powdered substance **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table: ham 44?, meatballs 44-46?, chicken 46?, sausage 45?, steak 45?, cheese slices 46?. RIC: steak, meatballs, sausage, ground beef, ham, chicken 46-47?, ricotta 50? (more than 4 hours). 2nd maketable): ham 50?, cheese slices 50?, meatballs 44?, sausage 44?*, fresh mozzarella 50?. (Ambient cool after sandwich prep). 2nd RIC all TCS foods at 49? (stocked between 10am and 11am - at max storage time) - transferred to freezer for rapid chill - cooled to 40-46? *Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. RIC: ricotta cheese 50? - stored in make table since 8am - cooler holding at 44-48?.
  • 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. 1ST COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER HOLDING AT 44-48?. Cooler temp setting adjusted and cooler at 41? to 44? at end of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
2/18/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walk infreezer door unable to close.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects near back prep sink and water heater. Callback inspection : large number of small flying insects under prep sink.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza prep cooler 51-53F on left hand side and 44F on right hand side [air temperatur]. This violation must be corrected by : 7-28-12.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid has broken off/removed.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays of clean cutlery stored on top of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Pizza prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet worn while handling dough.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walk infreezer door unable to close.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh mozarella 44-46F, pasta 50F, sausagre 45F, pepperoni 46F, meatballs 47F. This violation must be corrected by : 7-30-12.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - two - kitchen floor This violation must be corrected by : 7-30-12.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Wrapped bunddle of cardboard pizza boxes stored on floor next to shelving. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects near back prep sink and water heater.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By mixer.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops stored inside containers of corn meal, sugar containers in contact with product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board behind oven.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler to left of drink station.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On center dish rack in kitchen. Top shelf.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Observed bottle of windex stored on rack next to sugar condiment packets. Next to drnk station. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At mopsink.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed FRONT REACH-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. HAND WASH SINK BY 3C SINK AND MIXER MISSING HAND SANITIZER AND ESTABLISHMENT HAS AN APPROVED AOP . OTHER SINKS HAVE SANITIZER . Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. SAME ON 02/28/2011
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. WHITE CUTTING BOARDS HANGING IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY 3 C SINK AND MIXER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed FRONT REACH-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table IN THE KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN GUARD IN WIC
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SLICED HAM AT 45 F IN REACH IN COOLER BY SERVER STATION. AS PER MGR LESS THAN 1 HOUR. ADVISED TO REMOVE AND RAPIDLY COOL TO 41 OR COLDER AND NOT TO OVER STOCK(OVER FILLING THE CONTAINER) This violation must be corrected by : 09/29/2011.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED WINGS AND CORN MEAL IN THE WIC.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law, refrigerator lines draining into parking lot outside back door.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food, both kitchen handwashing sinks do not have sanitizer and establishment has an AOP. (Front area handwashing sink does have sanitizer).
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, behind soda dispenser of right beverage machine
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walk in cooler.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, employee jacket stored on chemical rack.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, pizza toppings in walk in cooler.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris by mop sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged, by back door. For reporting purposes only.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed olive oil bottle, pizza station
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sausage 45 degrees F. recommend to place in walk in cooler for properly maintain temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working in salad prep area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed employee working in salad station.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Observed soda machine body on back area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The 2 hand sinks in the back kitchen. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils accumulated under cooking equipment. Under the oven.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bottles of sauces .
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.unwashed mushroom above pizza sauce at reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.At 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.quaternary ammonium at sanitizer bucket.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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