Pizza Power, 8825 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA POWER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8825 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33176
License #: 2327860
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(front)
1/28/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Most coolers
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles in kitchen on some areas of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box pub syrup on kitchen floor
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving on top of 3 CS.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
2/8/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHEESE PIZZA AT 80 F
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHTOUT KITCHEN
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN AREA
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HANDSINK BY WAREWASHING AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. HANDSINK BY WAREWASHING AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK BY WAREWASHING AREA AND IN FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. BRUSH WITH METAL BAND IN OIL
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ROLLER HANDLE WRAPPED IN ELECTRICAL TAPE
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KNIFE
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. SINGLE-SERVICE ALUMINUM PANS IN OFFICE SHELF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHTOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHEESE PIZZA AT 80 F
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CORN MEAL
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. OVER 60 DAYS EXPIRED
4/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. OVER 60 DAYS EXPIRED
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDSINK BY DISHWASHING AREA
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BROKEN
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 63 F FRESH GARLIC MIX Corrected On Site.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
3/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.ceiling of walkin has built up condensation dripping in middle of walkin. part on order.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. handwash sink area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled.cheese cake
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salt
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled.deserts in drink cooler accessible to public
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pa ta, wings,lasagna
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.toppings on pizza prep cooler at 58 Corrected On Site.operator discarded during inspection,plastic containers placed doubled up one on top of the other, so container with food is not in direct contact with cooling element, operator instructed to place food in containers that fit properly so it is in direct contact with cooling element and food is maintained at 41 degrees F or below
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.lasagna, ground Beef
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.toppings
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Sink compartments too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.operator stated new sink has been ordered.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed personal care item stored utensils.glasses and phone on topnof single service gloves
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.degreaser
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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