Pizzarella Italian Restaurant Llc, 2245 Plantation Center Drive #25/26, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZARELLA ITALIAN RESTAURANT LLC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2245 Plantation Center Drive #25/26, Orange Park, FL 32003
License #: 2001043
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 08/10/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. TZATZIKI SAUCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. LASAGNA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZAS AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Violation: 05-04-1 Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN SEVERAL REFRIGERATORS
  • Critical. Violation: 05-07-1 Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. PROBE
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOOD STORED UNDER DRIP IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. PIZZAS AT FRONT COUNTER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS ABOVE BREAD IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. BOTTLED WATER IN KITCHEN, RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN GRATED CHEESE IN MAKETABLE
  • Violation: 10-02-1 In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. TONGS ON OVEN HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-12-1 Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. OLD, RIPPED FOIL UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NO CHLORINE STRIPS AVAILABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-11-1 Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. PIZZA PADDLE. PADDLE STORED ON TOP OF PIZZAVOVEN ALSO
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. SEVERAL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed slight moldy spots in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BULK BREAD BIN
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. LID, BULK SUGAR
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON STORAGE RACKS
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. NAPKINS STORED UNDER HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CAN BLOCKING KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER AREA Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE MAKETABLE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizers improperly mixed. CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM MIXED IN TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Hood fire suppression system bears an expired inspection tag.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-40-2 Portable fire extinguisher with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. EDDIE Corrected On Site. EDDIE NOT MANAGER, ACCORDING TO OPERATOR
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-11-1 Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. CFM UNSURE HOW TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETER
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. TZATZIKI SAUCE OPENED 2 WEEKS AGO, ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. TZATZIKI SAUCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. LASAGNA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZAS AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM 51, PEPPERONI 55, HAM 55, MEATBALLS 46, LASAGNA 44'F. ALL IN MAKETABLE COOLERS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEATBALLS 111-124'F IN STEAMTABLE UNIT. CHEESE PIZZAS 78-80'F ON FRONT COUNTER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA MAKETABLE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, MAKETABLE IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. STEAMTABLE UNIT Corrected On Site. ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. IN SEVERAL REFRIGERATORS
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. PROBE
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOOD STORED UNDER DRIP IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. PIZZAS AT FRONT COUNTER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS ABOVE BREAD IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOTTLED WATER IN KITCHEN, RAW CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN 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. IN GRATED CHEESE IN MAKETABLE
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. TONGS ON OVEN HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. MAKING PIZZAS Corrected On Site. SWITCHED TO GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. OLD, RIPPED FOIL UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NO CHLORINE STRIPS AVAILABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. PIZZA PADDLE. PADDLE STORED ON TOP OF PIZZAVOVEN ALSO
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. SEVERAL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed slight moldy spots in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BULK BREAD BIN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. LID, BULK SUGAR
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON STORAGE RACKS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. NAPKINS STORED UNDER HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CAN BLOCKING KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER AREA Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE MAKETABLE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizers improperly mixed. CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM MIXED IN TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hood fire suppression system bears an expired inspection tag.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. EDDIE Corrected On Site. EDDIE NOT MANAGER, ACCORDING TO OPERATOR
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. CFM UNSURE HOW TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETER
5/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/11/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, by pizza oven. Also inside vent over oven. Wall still dusty.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Celep Simsir expired 11/30/09. Card mailed 3 days ago per testing company.
12/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening- cheeses, ham, salami, heavy cream, canolli filling, etc.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked- Thawed desserts in cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sliced cheese 46 degrees F.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, pizza on counter.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures- rear prep unit. Do not use this cooler until it is able to maintain potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees F. or less.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, pizzas on counter.
  • Critical. Observed food dispensed in drink area without the use of scoops, tongs, deli papers, self-dispensing units, gloves or other utensils- lemon slices. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, inside machine.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, no paper towels available.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, has metal band.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage- freezer foods wrapped in plastic grocery bags.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Food mgr. rinsing sanitizer off dishware.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Need chlorine test kit, has quaternary test kit.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets- several units.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stain in the interior of ice machine and lid.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head and bowl- dried residue.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, open plastic spice containers by stove, shakers by stove, salt scoop, bulk food containers and lids.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooles soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented, handles are down in containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Both kitchen Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grime accumulated on kitchen floor behind equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, by pizza oven. Also inside vent over oven.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. No paper towels available.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions about dishwashing, Terry.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Celep Simsir expired 11/30/09.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. Employees did not know cold or hot holding temperature when asked.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheeses, sandwich meat, cream, etc.
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, has metal band.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored, sani klleen on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-07-1 Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. Has corporation name on alcohol license and sole owner on food license. Must renew before 6/1/09 and change owner to corporation Pizzarella Italian Restaurant, LLC.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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