Franco's Pizza, 817 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: FRANCO'S PIZZA
Address: 817 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
County: Niagara
Local health department: Niagara County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 02/02/2016

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Inspection findings	Inspection date	Type	Comments
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Hair is improperly restrained Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures	02/02/2016	Inspection	Satisfactory Violations are specifically listed above and violations not listed, but which are contained in the same category of the indicated violation, are not present.
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	12/11/2015	Inspection
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions	04/24/2015	Inspection	11B - Wipe cloths buckets not made when arriving for inspection. Cloths stored in empty buckets. 200 PPM quat made into several buckets. Corrected. 16 - Permit not posted (corrected); no signage for available CPR kit (corrected); no choke poster present.
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140oF during hot holding. Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean	02/26/2015	Inspection	Satisfactory. Violations are specifically listed within each inspection and violations not listed, but which are contained in the same category of the indicated violation, are not present.
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans	12/10/2014	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	10/06/2014	Inspection	Satisfactory
No violation noted during this evaluation.	04/10/2014	Re-Inspection
Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding. Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)	04/01/2014	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	04/26/2012	Re-Inspection
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training. Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding. Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)	04/19/2012	Inspection	11A - sanitizer for the purposes of wiping down food contact surfaces not present at the start of the inspection. CORRECTED. REPEAT. 12E - Paper towels not available at handwashing station - dispenser is empty. CORRECTED. 14B - Screen door is in disrepair. Screen was broken at the bottom. 8A - Labels are not being used for numerous containers found throughout the kitchen. 8A - Boxes found stored on floor in walk-in freezer, CORRECTED and pop crates found throughout kitchen being used for storage and shelving. This does not allow for easy cleaning under crates. 16 - Choking poster, CPR sign and kit, and no-smoking sign are absent in the dining area. 2E - Food testing thermometer measured 12 F higher than inspector's calibrated food testing thermometer.
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur. Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas	04/15/2009	Inspection	9b- employee drinking in food prep area 11b- wipecloth not stored in sanitizing bucket- repeat 4a- at time of inspection, spray bottle of degreser stored next to food items on window sill. Degreaser moved by manager and corrected
No violation noted during this evaluation.	03/27/2009	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	12/01/2008	Inspection
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)	07/07/2008	Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	05/09/2008	Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation.	04/25/2008	Re-Inspection
Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).	04/23/2008	Inspection
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked) Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces	04/11/2008	Inspection	8a-mozarella cheese stored on floor of walk-in cooler (cases of cheese). 8a-small single service plastic cup used for dispencing grated cheese found in sub cooler. cup was stored in cheese. 8b scoops stored in food products (container of parmesan cheese and yeast) such that handles are in contact with food products. 8d-cases of cardboard dividers stored on floor in dry storage. 10b-shelving in dish wash area has grease and grime accumulation. cardboard lining shelf in pizza prep area. 10b-shortening lids and outside surfaces of storage containers have excessive grime in pizza prep area. 11b-wiping clothes throughout kitchen found stored on counter not stored in sanitizing solution. 12c-plumbing under sink in men's restroom leaking and sewage odor noted. plumbing under sink by electrical closet leaking. 15a ceiling tile missing in back corner of dry storage area.

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