Pizza Hut #12572, 10401 S Us Hwy 1, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HUT #12572
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10401 S Us Hwy 1, Port St Lucie, FL 34952-5645
License #: 6600845
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near back storage room
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. On pizza make station
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board in wing area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cinnamon sugar scoop.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Dishmachine sanitizer is chlorine, has no chlorine test strips.
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.-Mop sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass with old liquid left on ice machine.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White crock like containers in microwave area.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system and filters turned sideways.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave lightly soiled with sauce type splashes/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Retarder adjacent to oven.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets, double door unit adjacent to 3 bin sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer/cooler shelves in units adjacent to 3 bin sink.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair- ceiling in cook area near cash register patched and drooping.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing-dishwash room area as well as kitchen/cooking areas.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Monsta canned drink and cup with no lid on shelf in drive thru area of facility. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees-men's restroom.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. Mop sink slow to drain leaving wet debris in sink basin. manager has maintenance coming to check it out.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine-Dishmachine is chlorine.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures throughout kitchen area in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall at front counter over hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No list of employees with birthdate, date of test and trainer provided.
12/4/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Blue ice bucket cracked and chipped
  • Cave molding in ladies room in poor repair
  • Floor and wall juncture near and behind soda dispenser, in poor condition
  • Hood filters not tight fitting
  • Last inspection not available not available COS
  • Reheated spagetti temped at 120F. Advised reheat to 165F COS Reheated to 166F
  • Several gaskets soiled w/black mold like substance walk in cooler, pizza box etc.
  • Critical - Spray hose at dish machine hangs into flood rim
  • Top of dishmachine heavily soiled
  • Wall at counter handwash area. Not smooth and easily cleaned
  • Wet mop not hung to dry left in gray water
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage rack.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, broken tile near soda dispenser.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook prepairing pizza with loose unrestrained hair.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, entry way near soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, pasta hot held on buffet is at 103 degrees F. Manager stated pasta was stocked 30 minutes ago and will be discarded at the end of lunch shift.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet metal food storage pans stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, pizza cook with artificial nails and nail polish preparing pizzas without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, dining and pizza make area's.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, dented can of peaches on dry food storage shelf.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, section missing at the dish area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, near BIB syrup stand.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, pizza make unit.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, middle bay of 3 bay sink has a sign posted "Don't use middle middle sink". Manager stated middle sink leaks and the maintenance person is scheduled.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually, letter provided has expired January 2011.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food, food employee handeling garlic bread and putting cheese on pizzas with bare hands- AOP doesn't inckude garlic bread and states BHC will only occur with putting RTE toppings on cooked pizzas such as Taco pizza. Corrected On Site, establishment using gloves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with greasy dust. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 4 employees on duty at time of inspection. Also, no certified manager card provided for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee walked out to dining room for several minutes-picked up or moved items then returned to dishwadher where he started to put away or take care of equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-bottoshelf of 2 door freezer heavily soiled and frozen over.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair. Built up wall edging under waterheater and short divider wall adjacent to two reach-in freezers.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, meat sauce in the steam table is at 111 degreesF, manager discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing, mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, several areas in dining room are peeling and stained- also large hole in north side dining area over booth. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, front counter area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license, license expired 04/01/10.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed moderatly encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, mop sink basin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of condiment packet drawers and lid on bulk salt container.
  • Drain cover(s) missing, mop sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, above first booth. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, peeling section in dining area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, dining and kitchen area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to dough in freezer at 74 degrees f contains milk-observed when came in to open the store
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./dough with milk not sure how long out of temperature stop sale
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./ reach in freezer not working-establishment has other means to freeze product if necessary
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./pizza sauce dry storage
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed heavily soil buildup inside lip of ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed moderetly encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils single-service not properly /silverware in waite station
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination./plate on pizza side
  • mop sink clogged not draing properly
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated on floor behind cooler wash room
  • Observed heavy food debris/gunk accumulated in floor drain under dishmachine -causing slight odor
  • Observed hole in ceiling./over first booth
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./peeling by salad bar
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./water damaged in dining area mold like substance build up and peeling in several areas
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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