Piccola Italy Pizza Restaurant, 1100 West Main Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Piccola Italy Pizza Restaurant
Address: 1100 West Main Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 355-3111
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: Jul 29, 2009

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0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Steak cold holding at improper temperaturesJuly 29, 2009Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Roast beef and ham were cold held at improper temperature in the sandwich prep reach in #2 (Pizza Side).May 12, 2009Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0240 - An employee observed working in the food service area without a proper hair restraint.
  • 1060 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the bottom food prep shelf in rear kitchen is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: paper liner used on shelf.
  • 3170 - Wall at the handwash sink, and coving at stove in main kitchen is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floor at wall junctures, and walk in refrigerator floor, have an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
February 05, 2009Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A cup without a handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese in rear kitchen.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the shelves in the main kitchen (mainly in higher, hard-to reach areas has an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3170 - Hole observed above the fire extinguisher in the main kitchen, several ceiling tiles in the main kitchen were stained/deteriorated.
  • 3180 - Wall behind the 3-compartment sink in the rear kitchen, wall in the dough prep area, wall next to the fire extinguisher in the main kitchen, and wall behind the 2-door stainless steel reach-in refrigerator in the main kitchen had an accumulation of grime and debris.
November 04, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Feta and Mozzarella cheese were cold held at improper temperatures in the front kitchen pizza prep reach in refrigerator.
  • 1790 - The cavity of the microwave oven in the front kitchen has an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had an accumulation of grime and debris:- Door track to the display reach in refrigerator- Door gasket to the salad prep reach in - refrigerator-Interior surfaces of the downstair ice machine-Soft drink holster in the bar
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the exhaust hood area in the rear kitchen: light burned out in hood.
July 31, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Ranch dressing was cold held at improper temperature in the salad prep reach in refrigerator.
  • 1580 - Corrected During Inspection The cutting board in the sandwich prep area was heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
May 02, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
  • 1060 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the insert in sandwich fixing area is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth (A Clean cloth used to insulate pan).
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment had an accumulation of grime and debris:- Bottom of stove- Wire storage racks in the walk in refrigerator- Door gasket of the Beverage Air reach in and Sandwich Fixing reach in refrigerators.-Soft drink nozzle holster in bar area (corrected)
  • 3180 - Floor in the bar had an and accumulation of food and debris.
February 04, 2008Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0570 - Improper use of wet wiping cloths.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Fete cheese in the salad food prep refrigerator was cold held at improper temperature.
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) roast beef in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the reach in freezer is damaged.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Soda dispenser nozzle holster in the bar area.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in Walk in beverage refrigerator and bank of lights in the rear kitchen were not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3180 - Floor behind the vegetable food prep refrigerator had an accumulation of trash and debris.
October 10, 2007Routine34Details / Comments
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the walk in freezer.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the following equipment have and accumulation of grime and/or debris: - Interior and exterior surfaces of Amana Microwave oven- Door gasket to the Beverage Aire Reach in refrigerator in the rear kitchen- Exhaust vent to the dessert cooler..-Counter under soft drink dispenser
  • 2890 - Light bulb in walk in freezer is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
June 11, 2007Routine03Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection Handle of In-use chef's knite observed stored directly in chopped lettice.
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomatoes in Delfield refrigerator cold holding at improper temperatures.( 55 degrees fahrenheit)
  • 0960 2 - (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)The food contact surface of the single-service plastic cup stored inside the sugar bin is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1100 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food contact surface of one large metal pot is not smooth, contains chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
  • 1570 - Handle observed missing from lid to refrigerated unit beside the pizza oven.
  • 1570 - The door gasket of the refrigerated pizza prep., unit is broken, damaged.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - Exterior of Amana microwave oven- the shelf below the flat top grill- the interior & exterior of the Emerson microwave oven- the metal shelves inside the walk-in freezer- the shelf beneath the stainless steel table in prep. kitchen
  • 2710 - Corrected During Inspection Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.
  • 2720 - Lids observed open on outside refuse containers.
  • 3020 - Corrected During Inspection Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the mens' restroom.
  • 3170 - Vinyl coved molding observed detached from base of wall beside the stove. Also the wall next to the fire suppression release pin is in a state of disrepair. (hole in wall)
  • 3180 - Floors beneath equipment and adjacent to walls are dirty/ greasy. Also the wall beneath the fire suppression release pin is dirty/ soiled.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing an unused deep fat fryer outside rear of facility.
February 15, 2007Routine210Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical In use open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
  • 0540 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food in contact with soiled equipment or utensils. Cleaned utensils stored where they got soiled.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) meat balls, chicken breasts, in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the aluminum foil used over shelving is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting.
  • 1570 - Repeat Refrigerater door gaskets need replacing in the prep refrigeraters.(gaskets have been ordered)
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food contact surfaces of the soda ice dispenser used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues. (soda vendor was called at the inspection and is on the way)
  • 1800 - The following non food items need cleaning:dust on all the deli prep compressorsinside / outside of the pizza, sandwich, and salad prep refrigeratersshelving under prep tables
  • 3170 - Repeat Ceramic tiles in the back area are not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Ceiling tiles in the pizza prep area out front and the walls in the back prep area.noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3270 - Corrected During Inspection Methods are not being used to control pests (flies). Side door was not closed all the way. Also, ask your pest control person for advise.
  • 3300 - Premises has accumulation of litter (out back area)
August 01, 2006Routine48Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0260 - Critical The pork products in the walk-in refrigerator is unsound or adulterated.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in theocntinental freezer and lowboy refrigerator in food preparation area.
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1190 - Repeat The ambient (air/water) temperature measuring device (degrees F) is not located in the refrigeration .
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
  • 1570 - refrigeration equipment door gaskets was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the food preparation area are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: emerson microwave oven, amana microwave oven, dishwasher, can opener and holder, meat slicer, ice machine , grill.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exhaust filters in main kitchen and prep kitchen, pizza exhaust hood has dust accumulation, exterior of sheet pans, sugar and salt containers, lexan trays, walk-in refrigerator air grids, has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2020 - Aluminum single service trays were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.
  • 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located at the prep kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2650 - There is no refuse container at the area immediately adjacent to 3 facility hand sink.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3170 - Repeat Tile missing in prep kitchen and is not maintained in good repair
February 06, 2006Routine411Details / Comments
  • 1190 - Thermometer inside refrigerated display case is broken.
  • 1260 - Corrected During Inspection Ice for human consumption is stored in bin containing a drop in cold plate with attached beverage tubing - tubing is covered with a common use towel.
  • 1770 C - Exterior of sugar bin is dirty/greasy.
  • 1770 C - Non-food contact surfaces of floor mixer are soiled.
  • 3170 - Hole in wall surface beside pizza prep unit.
  • 3180 - Ceramic wall behind hand sink in main kitchen is dirty.
June 14, 2005Routine05Details / Comments
2720 - Grease receptacles outside rear of establishment are open/uncovered.November 09, 2004Complaint01Details / Comments
  • 3020 - No hand soap at employee hand sink beside espresso machine.
  • 3100 - Personal items (purse, clothing) are being stored on counter beside employee hand sink.
  • 3330 - Critical Spray bottle containing glass cleaner is unlabeled.
  • 3340 - Critical Bottle of glass cleaner is being stored directly beside hand sink.
  • 2350 - Critical Faucet at 3-compartment sink is leaking.
  • 3180 - Grease, food accumulation and debris on quarry tile floor beneath hood system.
  • 1580 - Marble cutting board on top low boy refrigerator in back prep kitchen has numerous deep cracks.
  • 1770 C - Faucet at 3-compartment sink is covered with dirty tape.
  • 1770 C - Shelving unit inside walk-in refrigerator is rusted.
  • 1770 C - Door fronts of two (2 )low boy refrigerators in prep kitchen are dirty.
October 04, 2004Routine35Details / Comments
  • 3020 - No soap at employee hand sink in kitchen.
  • 3045 - No handwashing signage at employee hand sink in wait station area.
  • 1770 B - Prep table shelf beneath flat top grill is dirty/greasy.
  • 1770 C - Exhaust ventilation hood filters are dirty/greasy.
April 28, 2004Routine04Details / Comments
  • 3300 - Premises has accumulation of litter outside rear door.
  • 2690 - Refuse is not being stored inside receptacles so as to be inaccessible to insects and rodents.
  • 2720 - Outside refuse container was uncovered.
  • 2710 - Unprotected plastic waste bags used to store miscellaneous refuse are stored unprotected from pests and rodents outside the establishment.Boxes & cardboard intended for recycling are being improperly outside establishment.
  • 1570 - Unused refrigerator is being stored outside rear of establishment.
January 30, 2004Complaint05Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 29, 2003Complaint00Details / Comments
  • 2710 - Discarded products with food residue are being stored outside of refuse containers, outside of the establishment.
  • 2740 - Trash and litter were observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 2690 - Refuse, food waste discarded in outside trash receptacles is not properly bagged so as to be inaccessible to insects and rodents.
September 09, 2003Complaint03Details / Comments
3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employeesJuly 22, 2003Routine01Details / Comments
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor. Or Food stored less than 6"" above the floor.
  • 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
January 06, 2003Routine02Details / Comments

July 29, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Steak cold holding at improper temperatures
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.

May 12, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Roast beef and ham were cold held at improper temperature in the sandwich prep reach in #2 (Pizza Side).
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.

February 05, 2009 (Routine)


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November 04, 2008 (Routine)


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July 31, 2008 (Routine)


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May 02, 2008 (Routine)


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February 04, 2008 (Routine)


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October 10, 2007 (Routine)


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Discussed food safety risk control factors with PIC.

June 11, 2007 (Routine)


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Discussed food safety risk control factors and employee health policy with PIC.

February 15, 2007 (Routine)


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EHS gave invoice & application for permit renewal to PIC.

August 01, 2006 (Routine)


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Critical item evaluation. Several non critical items were recorded which need attention.

February 06, 2006 (Routine)


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June 14, 2005 (Routine)


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November 09, 2004 (Complaint)


Violation: 2720 - Grease receptacles outside rear of establishment are open/uncovered.
Grease receptacle shall have a tight-fitting lid and shall be kept closed.

October 04, 2004 (Routine)


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April 28, 2004 (Routine)


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January 30, 2004 (Complaint)


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October 29, 2003 (Complaint)

Comments:
Unable to substantiate complaint at time of inspection.

September 09, 2003 (Complaint)


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July 22, 2003 (Routine)


Violation: 3045 - Repeat A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.

January 06, 2003 (Routine)


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