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Godfathers Pizza, 3647 1/2 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant: GODFATHERS PIZZA
Type: Restaurant without liquor
Sub type: Full Service
Address: 3647 1/2 1st Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Owner and phone: MAKINZAH, INC.
Total inspections: 35
Last inspection: 7/29/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
      In the walk in cooler several various food items are stored on the floor. Shall keep all food items at least 6 inches above the floor. Recent delivery reported by manager.
    • Labeling (Food working containers not identified with common name of food 3-302.12, p 63)
      A container of cinnamon/sugar is not labeled. Working containers holding food items taken from original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Warewashing
    • Manual washing/sanitizing (Sanitation requirement/methods: hot water or chemical 4-703.11, p 137)
      One chlorine sanitizer bucket was not at a minimum of 50 ppm. Shall maintain the concentration of chlorine sanitizer between 50-100 ppm. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Utensils not maintained in good repair 4-502.11(A), p 128)
      Rubber spatula frayed on the edges and no longer a cleanable surface. Spatula was discarded during this inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION. CORRECTED ON SITE.
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean 4-601.11(C), p 129, 4-602.13, p 133)
      The tile behind the warewashing CONTINUES to have some areas of mold buiild up and shall be cleaned more frequently.
  • Other Operations
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Working containers not identified with common name of material 7-102.11, p 181)
      Two buckets of chlorine sanitizer are not labeled. One spray bottle of windex difficult to read the name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CORRECTED ON SITE.
 7/29/2010Routine
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
      Need "Employees Must Wash Hands" at all handsinks. Signs given to post.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Utensils not maintained in good repair 4-502.11(A), p 128)
      Three of rubber spatulas on rack in back kitchen were frayed on edges and no longer cleanable. Spatulas were discarded during inspection. CORRECTED.
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean 4-601.11(C), p 129, 4-602.13, p 133)
      The tile behind warewashing machine is getting some mold build-up and needs to be cleaned.
  • Other Operations
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Chemical sanitizers: Food-Contact Surfaces (40CFR180.940) 7-204.11, pg 184)
      The two buckets with bleach sanitizer were in excess of required concentration. The concentration was adjusted to proper level during inspection. CORRECTED. Be sure to use test strips to monitor concentration and keep between 50-100 ppm.
    • Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Physical facilities, not maintained in good repair 6-501.11, p 176)
 2/4/2009Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 1/21/2008Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 3/21/2007Routine
  • Personnel
    • Hair restraints/clean clothes (Hair restraint effectiveness 2-402.11, p 46)
      Manager not using a hair restraint when preparing food. Discontinue this practice. All employees working with food must wear a hair restraint.
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (Warewashing machines, date plate operating instructions 4-204.113, p 113)
      No data plate present on dish machine listing machine use information and information about machine. Contact manufacturer or maintencance company to provide proper plate.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Back flow/back siphonage protection (Air gap, design: 1" minimum or 2 X supply inlet, whichever is greater 5-202.13, p 149)
      Spray hose on sink next to dish machine hangs well below level of flood rim. Must maintain a minimum air gap of 1" above the flood rim on the sink when free hanging, not when hooked up.
    • Plumbing: installed/maintained (Plumbing maintained in good repair 5-205.15, p 153)
      Vaccuum breaker device on dish machine is loose. Repair unit. Brace on faucet at mop sink still not secure repair faucet and wall so that faucet is securely attached.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Food contact surfaces, characteristics 4-101.11, p 101)
      Scoops being stored in pizza ingredients with their handles in direct contact with the food. Discontinue this practice. Can of chocolate syrup in walk in cooler being stored with open holes covered with duct tape. Discontinue this practice. Transfer food to a durable and washable container that can be sealed without the use of duct tape which is uncleanable. Dispose of syrup.
    • Food contact surfaces (In-use utensils, between use storage 3-304.12, p 65)
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces: designed, cleanable 4-202.16, p 107)
      Keg shelving in walk in cooler is made of unsealed wood and is thus uncleanable. Clean and seal wooden shelving or replace with shelving made of durable and easily cleanable material.
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
      Replace floor tiles near mop sink. Floor is currently uncleanable in those locations.
 2/21/2006Re-Check
  • Personnel
    • Hair restraints/clean clothes (Hair restraint effectiveness 2-402.11, p 46)
      All food employees must wear a hair restraint when working.
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Date Marking (Inadequate date marking of ready-to-eat foods 3-501.17, p 83)
      All potentially hazardous and ready to ear foods must be marked with the date when they are opened or made. Milk and cottage cheese in reach-in cooler not marked with date.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Plumbing: installed/maintained (Plumbing maintained in good repair 5-205.15, p 153)
      Backflow prevention device on dish machine is loose, tighten screws on head of unit. Spray hose at dish scraping sink is hanging below level of flood rim on sink. Raise spray hose so that nozel of sprayer is at least 1" above the flood rim level to protect against backflow. Also, faucet at mop sink is not properly secured to studs in wall with brace. re-secure faucet brace and repair wall in that area. Re-attach pop dispenser drain piping so that 1" air gap is maintained between pvc piping and floor sink.
    • Plumbing: installed/maintained (Backflow prevention device, design standard not met 5-202.14, p 149)
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch 4-601.11, p 129)
      All in-use utensils must be stored in a manner so the handle is not in direct contact with food. handles of scoops in pizza prep cooler are sitting in foods. Also, plastic cup is being used as scoop for parmesan cheese in walk-in cooler. Discontinue this practice and purchase a proper scoop with a handle for this purpose. Ice machine is growing mold on roof of ice storage bin. Clean machine at least quarterly by emptying machine of ice, wash interior with detergent soap, rinse with fresh water, sanitize interior, and allow to air dry before restarting machine. Also, ice machine door is in disrepair.
    • Food contact surfaces (In-use utensils, between use storage 3-304.12, p 65)
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces: designed, cleanable 4-202.16, p 107)
      Key shelving in walk-in cooler is made of wood which has not been sealed. All surfaces subject to moisture must be sealed so non-absorbant and easily cleanable. Clean and dry rack then seal with 2 coats of varnish or light-colored paint.
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
      All floors and wall surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Two damaged tiles on floor near mop sink need to be replaced.
  • Other Operations
    • Adequate pest control (Outer openings, protected 6-202.15, p 170)
      Rear exit door from employee area needs new weatherstripping as light is currently visible through most of the current weatherstripping.
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Working containers not identified with common name of material 7-102.11, p 181)
 2/1/2006Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 4/25/2005Routine
No report available.2/25/2004Routine
No report available.8/25/2003Routine
No report available.8/5/2003Routine
No report available.2/24/2003Routine
No report available.2/4/2002Routine
No report available.11/5/2001Routine
No report available.10/17/2000Routine
No report available.8/14/2000Routine
No report available.8/13/2000Other (Explain In Notes)
No report available.5/20/1999Routine
No report available.12/1/1998(Other)
No report available.10/27/1997Routine
No report available.10/9/1996Routine
No report available.1/11/1995Routine
No report available.1/17/1994Routine
No report available.11/25/1992Routine
No report available.1/21/1991Routine
No report available.4/3/1990Routine
No report available.12/18/1989Routine
No report available.10/6/1987Routine
No report available.4/15/1987Routine
No report available.12/23/1986Routine
No report available.8/26/1986Routine
No report available.12/20/1985Routine
No report available.1/21/1985Routine
No report available.1/10/1985Routine
No report available.8/7/1984Routine
No report available.2/8/1984Routine



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