Vito Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 904 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Vito Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Address: 904 West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia
Phone: (804) 353-5533
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: Aug 4, 2009

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  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered container of sliced onions observed stored inside the walk-in refrigerator.
  • 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Wiping cloths observed improperly stored between uses on a cutting board.
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cooked Mushrooms & Green Peppers hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1060 - One metal rack shelving unit on the right side of the walk-in refrigerator is badly rusted.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: - metal rack shelving unit along right wall inside walk-in refrig.- plastic lids to 2 trash cans in the food prep. area.- sides of the Victory refrigerated prep. unit- exterior of metal bins used to store salt & sugar- dunnage rack beneath stainless steel table- interior door shelves inside the Kenmore refrigerator- top of the automatic ice machine
  • 2350 ii - The cold water handle at the employee handsink in the front food prep. area is broken. Also the hot water handle on the right faucet fixture at the 3-compartment sink is leaking.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front of the food prep. area as the dispenser was jammed.
  • 3170 - One light fixture beneath the exhaust hood is burned out.
  • 3180 - Dirt/debris observed on floor inside side storage room off food prep. area.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3300 - Facility is storing an unnecessary/unused Traulsen refrigerator in the storage room. Unit is filled with various unused items.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Containers of motor oil & antifreeze observed stored directly beside food on shelving unit in rear hallway.
August 04, 2009Routine39Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 1 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Grilled Onions & Sauteed Mushrooms hot holding at improper temperatures.
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced Ham & Sliced Tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical One can of Latex paint & a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide observed stored directly beside food items on shelf in dry storage room.
May 07, 2009Critical Procedures30Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The Kenmore reach in freezers (2) had an accumulation of frost.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the Kenmore reach in freezer door gasket had an accumulation of food debris.
  • 2790 - The indoor ceiling material located at back area of kitchen does not meet the standard of: 1. smooth, durable and easily cleanable 2. nonabsorbent- five replacement tiles are of the absorbent type.
  • 2890 - Repeat Light bulb in exhaust hood in the kitchen is not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3180 - Floor and wall behind the deep fat fryer had an accumulation of debris and grime.
February 04, 2009Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Critical Repeat Mayonnaise and Feta Cheese were cold held at improper temperatures in the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.
  • 1800 - Corrected During Inspection The nonfood contact surface of the door gasket for the Kenmore meat reach in freezer has an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in the exhaust hood in the kitchen was not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the grill area of the kitchen: several banks of florescent lights and a hood light was burned out.
October 27, 2008Routine13Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Peppers and cheese were cold held at improper temperatures in the food prep reach in refrigerator.
  • 1770 A - Critical (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: - Knifes on knife rack- Meat slicer
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the stand mixer has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front hand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 1 - Corrected During Inspection A container of shoe cleaner was not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
July 28, 2008Routine24Details / Comments
  • 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Cheese, sliced tomatoes and sliced ham were cold held at improper temperatures in the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
June 05, 2008Routine12Details / Comments
0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomatoes were held at improper temperature in the top section of the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.March 17, 2008Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
0820 2 - Critical Sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Ham were cold held at improper temperatures in the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.December 28, 2007Critical Procedures10Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Critical Ricotta cheese in the pizza food prep reach in refrigerator and ham in the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator were cold held at improper temperatures.
  • 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat cooked t chicken in the freezer is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 0960 2 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat The food contact surface of the shelf under the grill is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting: shelf is lined with cardboard.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the exterior surfaces of pizza dough pans, the dirty wares cart, and ceiling vents have an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - Repeat Wall behind deep fat fryer and floor mixer, wall behind 3 compartment sink, and floors under and behind equipment throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of debris and grime.
September 24, 2007Routine23Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw chicken was cold held at 58 degrees F. in the Frigidaire reach in refrigerator. roper temperatures.
  • 0960 2 - The food contact surface of the bottom shelf under the grill and stove is not durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable, resistant to pitting (cardboard used as a liner).
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the reach in Frigidaire refrigerator and the Delta reach in refrigerator.
  • 1570 - Repeat The chest freezer lid was observed in a condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
  • 1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: Floor Mixer
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the Walk in refrigerator door gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3180 - Wall behind the deep fat fryer in the food prep area had an accumulation of grease, debris and grime.
July 03, 2007Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (chicken stored over produce)
  • 0550 - Corrected During Inspection In-use utensils improperly stored between use.(ice scoop on top of a box on top of the ice machine)
April 03, 2007Routine11Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat The chest freezer lid was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the reach-in freezers in the kitchen and door gasket of the walk-in refrigerator have an accumulation of grime and debris.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A container of window cleaner was not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
February 28, 2007Routine13Details / Comments
  • 1330 - Repeat The data plate on the warewashing machine is not readable.
  • 1570 - Repeat Freezer chest lid in food prep area was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned.Inside the ice machine
  • 1790 - Repeat The cavity of the Vulcan oven is observed soiled.
  • 2660 - Repeat There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floor under the stove and deep fryer in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Repeat Mops not hung up to air dry.
August 03, 2006Routine16Details / Comments
  • 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  • 0830 - Critical Repeat The chicken in the freezer is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1330 - Repeat The data plate on the warewashing machine is not readable.
  • 1570 - Repeat Freezer chest lid in food prep area was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1770 A - Corrected During Inspection Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Soda spouts
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Equipment food contact surfaces/utensils were not observed cleaned.Inside the ice machine
  • 1790 - The cavity of the Vulcan oven is observed soiled.
  • 2000 - Repeat Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2660 - There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
  • 2740 - Spilled grease was observed adjacent to the refuse container outside the facility.
  • 2890 - Some light bulbs in kitchen food prep area are not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent.
  • 3030 - Repeat No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the Pizza prep area.
  • 3180 - Repeat Floor under the stove and deep fryer in the kitchen area noted in need of cleaning.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
July 25, 2006Routine311Details / Comments
0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) (prepared tunafish) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.January 17, 2006Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use (Ice Scoop).
  • 0610 - Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the foil covered shelves is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the empty soda cases and milk cases are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable and are not to be used as shelving..
  • 1330 - There is no data plate on the warewashing machine.
  • 1350 - The temperature measuring device for the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) tank of the warewashing machine is (missing/not operating.)
  • 1570 - The chest freezer lid was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
  • 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  • 1720 - A sanitizer test kit is not being used to ensure the chemical sanitizing solution(s) are at the proper concentration.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food contact surfaces of the soda heads used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the insides 0f the Kenmore refrigerator, accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  • 2310 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The handwashing facility located at the back is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  • 2620 - Grease barrek outback missing a lid.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 2980 - Outdoor refuse area is not clean and needs to be degreased..
  • 3030 - No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen. All have broken towel dispensers.
  • 3080 - Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the facility.
  • 3170 - Freezer floor (missing tiles) is not maintained in good repair
  • 3180 - Floors and walls under and behind equipment noted in need of cleaning.
June 01, 2005Routine218Details / Comments

August 04, 2009 (Routine)


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May 07, 2009 (Critical Procedures)


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February 04, 2009 (Routine)


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October 27, 2008 (Routine)


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July 28, 2008 (Routine)


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June 05, 2008 (Routine)


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March 17, 2008 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0820 A 2 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Sliced tomatoes were held at improper temperature in the top section of the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.

December 28, 2007 (Critical Procedures)


Violation: 0820 2 - Critical Sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Ham were cold held at improper temperatures in the sandwich prep reach in refrigerator.
Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41F or below.

September 24, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Routine inspection conducted for revalidation of Health Permit. Discussed food safety risk control factors and Employee Health Policy with PIC.

July 03, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Discuss food safety risk control factors with PIC.

April 03, 2007 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
Inspection was for a complaint follow up. No violations noted that would have caused the complaint.

February 28, 2007 (Routine)


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

August 03, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This was a follow-up inspection.

July 25, 2006 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
This is a revalidation inspection. Application and check # 1186 for $65.00 was received.

January 17, 2006 (Routine)


Violation: 0830 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) (prepared tunafish) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Mark the name and ""consume by"" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days or within 4 calendar days if held at 45F. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
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Critical procedures inspection

June 01, 2005 (Routine)


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