Downtown Pizza Grill, 906 Ne 62 St, Oakland Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOWNTOWN PIZZA GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 906 Ne 62 St, Oakland Park, FL 33334
License #: 1618870
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored next to unwashed produce.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. RE HEAT PIZZA BY THE SLICE; CUTTING LETTUCE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM @ 51°; SAUSAGE @ 51°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**. AT POST CONF: HAM @ 48°; Sausage @ 47°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN: TURNED DOWN THERMOSTAT, REDUCED STOCK LEVELS.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. PIZZA STATION COOLER. NEW VIOLATION CODE ASSIGNMENT; SAME VIOLATION. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**. AT POST CONF.: HAM @ 48°; SAUSAGE @ 47°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN. TURNED DOWN THERMOSTAT, REDUCED STOCK LEVELS
6/11/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. PIZZA STATION COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41 OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO STORE TCS FOODS TIL REPAIRED TO CODE. **Warning**. NEW VIOLATION CODE ASSIGNMENT, SAME VIOLATION.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF EQUIPMENT **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM @ 49; MEATBALL @ 50; GROUND BEEF @ 47. **Warning**. AT CALL BACK: HAM @ 51°; SAUSAGE @ 51° IN PIZZA STATION COOLER.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. RAW BACON NEXT TO SAUSAGE. **Warning**. AT CALL BACK: RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RTE BEEF.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER ABOVE SLICER. **Warning**. AT CALL BACK: MEDICINE ABOVE SLICER.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. **Warning**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. PROVIDED DBPR FORM HR 5021-103.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM @ 51°; SAUSAGE @ 51°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED PIZZAS @ 80°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RTE BEEF. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. MEDICINE ABOVE SLICER. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. PIZZA STATION COOLER. NEW VIOLATION CODE ASSIGNMENT; SAME VIOLATION. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. CUP IN CHILI AND PARM CHEESE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. PIZZA STATION COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO STORE TCS FOODS TIL REPAIRED TO CODE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. ABOVE FRYERS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER RUSTED AND PITTED. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. OVER BREAD. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. CHICKEN IN CONTACT WITH TOMATOES. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF EQUIPMENT **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. SPOONS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. UNDER 3 COMP SINK. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. PIZZA BY THE SLICE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM @ 49°; MEATBALL @ 50°; GROUND BEEF @ 47°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEATBALLS @ 114°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW GROUND BEEF ABOVE RTE LASAGNA, TURKEY, CHILI. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. RAW BACON NEXT TO SAUSAGE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER ABOVE SLICER. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. LASAGNA, TURKEY, CHILI, RTE SALADS,SAUSAGE, NOTHING DATED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Lobby arsa
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Meat boll
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt sugar in kitchen
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On hot water heater
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared. Pasta salad
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in reach in freezer
3/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cornmeal has a bowl to scoop sitting in it.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On prepline.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Front lobby area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed rust on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves and rusty.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. Salami and swiss cheese unwrapped in walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prepline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in back prep area.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. entrance door
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. handle cigarettes
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. cornmeal container
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freeze soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in walk in cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cigarettes on foods prep table
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. stove
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce , chicken in walk in cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bicycle in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken , sauce , plantfoods in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar, salt, flour, cornmeal in kitchen
4/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, bev air cooler on right, cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/11. Cooler not working at time of callback. No PHF in cooler at time of callback, parts ordered.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/11. Cooler not working at time of callback. No PHF in cooler at time.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling above walk in.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, bev air cooler on right, cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/11.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/11.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture, cookline.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, throughout.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on cookline. Leftside.
  • Observed hole in ceiling above walk in.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, several items throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, throughout.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage top of reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit,eggs, chicken, wings, spagetti, penne, fettachi and pasta salad, Owner moved all items to working walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs over sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface switch in restroom.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottle on cookline.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza cooler 54 degrees all items must be relocated or on held for 4 hours time in lieu of temperature
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 1/10
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface walkin cooler door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ALL SHELVING
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. mixer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. sheet pan rack and nrmber 10 can rack
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cooking equipment
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. AND SHELVING AND PREP TABLES
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all on cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA DOUGH 54
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. back kitchen
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. on counter
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair canopener is rusted
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface SHELVING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers near handwashing sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area/prep.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red liquid label worn off
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 1/10
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food maintained at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef reachin cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures reachin cooler 53 degrees items moved to walkin until repaired or replaced.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil and sauces
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits stained cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue dough cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface cooking equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dough racks
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor walkin.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.walkin door
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food un covered oil on shelving next to cleaning supplies. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No 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. Training expired
3/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface cooking equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory rear kitchen.
  • Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment and shelving and next to mixer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor wa in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris door for walkin.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust light lenses.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan covers.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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