Rufino's Pizza, 2700 Sr 16 Ste-207, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RUFINO'S PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2700 Sr 16 Ste-207, St Augustine, FL 32092
License #: 6501071
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 1/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above rear prep table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In male mall restroom used by employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic can liners used to cover ready to eat pizza shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza prep table.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pizza held using Time as a Public Health Control. Plan provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris. Baking pans.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above rear prep area.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Under counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. On hardware of deflector shield.
  • Basic - Pizza peel not cleaned at least every four hours. Black residue on wooden pizza peel.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with dressings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Sprite nozzles with minimal accumulation.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Emailed form to owner. **Corrected On-Site**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Establishment had AOP previously, (unable to locate). Under new guidelines AOP not required for establishment, as only bare handing done with pizza toppings for items immediately being cooked.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On underside of reachin cooler handles
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza maketable cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Underside of Hobart mixer **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Slight build up in bottom of make table coolers, under racks.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Underside of mixer
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Slight build up in pizza make table
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. NEAR TRIPLE SINK
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED CONTAINER OF PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. NO HOT WATER AT TRIPLE SINK
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DISPLAY CASE COOLER. THERMOMETER INSIDE READS 52'F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE COOLER IS 52'F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE DOUGH PANS IN REAR OF KITCHEN LACKING PROTECTIVE SHIELD
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN UTENSILS IN SOILED PAN
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN ROMANO CHEESE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. INDIVIDUAL DAIRY CREAMERS 52'F IN DISPLAY CASE COOLER. (IN COOLER LESS THAN 4 HOURS PER OPERATOR). Corrected On Site. SUBMERGED IN ICE. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
7/6/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. PROBE THERMOMETER KEPT IN PREP COOLER TO MEASURE AIR TEMPERATURE. THERMOMETER READS 22'F IN ICE WATER
  • Critical - Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. BEHIND ICE MACHINE
1/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. PROBE THERMOMETER KEPT IN PREP COOLER TO MEASURE AIR TEMPERATURE. THERMOMETER READS 22'F IN ICE WATER
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. BEHIND ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICOTTA CHEESE 49, SALAMI 47, HAM 49, MEATBALLS 49'F. ALL IN PIZZA PREP COOLER Corrected On Site. RELOCATED TO ANOTHER COOLER
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm CHLORINE IN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZAS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIZZAS 80'F AT FRONT LINE. Corrected On Site.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. PLASTIC BOTTLED DRINKS
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BAG OF SALT
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN BAG OF SUGAR
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. PIZZA PADDLES STORED ON TOP OF OVEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. PIZZA TOPPINGS Corrected On Site. GAVE OPERATOR AOP APPLICATION
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. IN MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON WEIGH SCALE
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. CUP LIDS STORED ON TOWEL
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. AT OF KITCHEN - DISPENSER NOT FUNCTIONAL
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. HARD TO REACH AREAS
  • Critical. Expired 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.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one dented can. Voluntarily discarded. Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed sliced ham not date marked.
  • Critical. Observed flour bags not covered.
  • Critical. Observed cups/bowls used as scoop - in flour bags.
  • Observed in use pizza paddle stored on top of soiled oven. Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed food contact surfaces not sanitized - utensils at 3 compartment sink. Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler - frontline.
  • Observed blacklike substance in corners of three compartment sink.
  • Observed single service items not inverted.
  • Observed missing ceiling tile - back kitchen.
  • Observed employee bags/clothing over food containers/utensils. Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed first-aid kit stored above food. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed CO2 tank unchained.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza prep
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. plastic scoop container
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. plastic lids sitting on cloth towel - frontline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. frontline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dry storage shelf
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. used as storage by 3-compt sink
  • Observed hole in ceiling. back kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. rear kitchen
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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