New York Pizza Cafe, 6450 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEW YORK PIZZA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6450 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
License #: 1504677
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in parmesan cheese.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water 77° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade pizza sauce 46°-50° from overnight.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. HomeMade pizza sauce 46°-50° from overnight 2 buckets
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade pizza sauce 46°- 50°
  • 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. Facility opens at 11, pizzas were made prior to opening, must discard if any left at 3.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Meatball 97° almost served, reheated 165° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and sausage
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of shortening **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza station.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs over cut lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm, remade 50 ppm.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Ice machine area.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Please remit payment, details in comments section.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Sauces
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above walk in cooler cardboard being used **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Sink area Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad table. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47° **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Hole in ceiling. In sink area **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Hood soiled with accumulated dust. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage direct contact with food. Flour in container that states made with a minimum 20% recycled plastic. Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPRs contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. By wax tissues and by to go foam **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
6/18/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tiles missing in several places. Replaced by cardboard.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils not stored handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Large lids for food containers cracked
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom shelf of table in dish area rusted no longer smooth or easily cleanable
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with black mold like substance. Pizza reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under 3 bay sink
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils not properly stored ehere only handles are touched.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cook line cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed pizza peelar board badly chipped and splintered
  • Observed slime residue build-up inside hand sink on cook line
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.0 to 220.has 1 that 50 to 220
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 3 out of 4 ceiling lights are not working in the front kitchen
  • Moderate dust buildup observed on the filters at the hood
  • Critical - No Quat test kit available
  • No date marking on the time as a control daily log
  • Critical - The facility is operating without a current DBPR HandR license. A total of 362.00 including late fees is due. go to website or call to pay fees
6/8/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood vents are dusty
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.last reviwed was 11/09 Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ambient temperature of pizza make cooler 46F. This violation must be corrected by : 11/16/11.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.pizza peeler board chipping on edge. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.pizza make cooler
  • Critical - Observed HEAVY accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.pizza make cooler
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ALL PHF'S IN PIZZA MAKE STATION FOUND 46F TO 47F recommend rapid chill.applied ice packs.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.cheese pie Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Light not functioning.the pizza make area very dark, not enough light to clean when needed. had to use a flashlight to inspect
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : july 12 2011.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.spray cleaners are stored with to go food containers
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue liquid
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet cloth inside the pizza box
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.Last completed 11/09/09.
  • Critical - Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.Observed heavy odor of sewage gas eminating from women's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime on ceiling on the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked baked lasgna in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior doors of dish machine.
  • Observed wood pizza peeler board with chipped edge.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-32 Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.for ice machine
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.for ware washing food contact surfaces
  • Critical. Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Large plastic bins on top of icemachine maybe used for ice heavily soiled.
  • Critical. Observed heavilY soiled walkin-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at back door due to rust
  • Observed heavy dust on ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.all vents
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.abc by ice machine
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.REAR EXIT
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.lobby
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license.NEW LICENSE NOT POSTED.PAID FEE'S 11/16/2010
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.warewashing
  • Observed white individual cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable heavy mold like substance. Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm.must use 3 bay sink to for ware washing dishes till dishmachine is fixed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves where clean dishes are stored.
  • Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.under prep table in dish area
  • Critical. Observed employee use hand sink used as a dump station in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.under 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. New Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.dish washer.says he knows the sanitizer is working cause his boss says so.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/07/09.missed test by a few scores.has rescheduled for the 12th of November.must be in compliance by next unannounced inspection
11/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored overopened bag of fries in cook line RIF
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.suffle cup in parmasian cheese. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.applying pizza topping on pizza
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • lid for sugar badly cracked.
  • Observed peeler board badly chipped and splintered
  • Observed shelves under dough table badly rusted
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.O ppm.must discontinue use of dishmachine till repaired and and set up 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Observed heavy mold like substance on reach-in cooler gaskets.pizza make table
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed hwavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of sauce container.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cups at drink station wet nesting
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.front entrance
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storage room
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/07/09.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/07/09.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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