Rico's Pizza, 2162 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, NY 14845 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Restaurant name: RICO'S PIZZA
Address: 2162 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, NY 14845
County: Chemung
Local health department: Chemung County
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 02/25/2016
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Inspection findings

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  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
 02/25/2016Re-InspectionPer Manager, new deep fryer is scheduled to be replaced today in PM. Staff were observed cleaning pizza make coolers during re-inspection. The following violations were corrected from the previous inspection; 8a-floor stripper not stored with drink bottles. 11d-pizza prep storage unit (area between cutting board and cover), cleaned. 15a-floor below deep fryers has been cleaned.
  • 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 of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
 01/28/2016InspectionFacility has waiver for potentially hazardous (TCS) pizzas, marked with discard time- in compliance with waiver requirements. Discussed routine calibration of numerical thermometer used to check hot potentially hazardous (TCS) foods with Kitchen Manager during inspection. A Time Table of Compliance Date of February 10, 2016 has been established to correct violations listed above. A re-inspection will be conducted after this date to determine compliance.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/30/2015Re-InspectionConducted a re-inspection due to previous inspection report of 1-16-15. Violations from previous inspection have been corrected, also discussed routine calibration of numerical thermometers with kitchen staff during inspection. Will conduct a HACCP training with staff later in the year.
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
 01/16/2015InspectionA time table of compliance date of 1- 30-15 has been established to correct above-mentioned violations (except for obtaining numerical thermometer for evaluating cooked potentially hazardous (TCS) foods within 24hrs.). A re-inspection will be conducted after this date to determine compliance. Discussed proper use of plastic gloves and utensils to eliminate direct bare-hand ccontact with cooked and ready-to-eat foods with employees during inspection. Also, routine hand washing for all employees.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 01/22/2014Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
 02/04/2013InspectionDemonstrated calibration of probe thermometer to manager. Discussed storage of PHF/TCS food items in inserts in top of make units.
  • Insects, rodents present
 02/21/2012Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/09/2012Re-Inspection
  • Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
 01/06/2012Inspection
  • 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)
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
 05/17/2011Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
 02/18/2010Inspection
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
 02/24/2009Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
 01/11/2008Inspection
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
 08/13/2007Inspection

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