Bizzarro Pizza Of Merritt Island, 325 E Merritt Island Causeway Ste L, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BIZZARRO PIZZA OF MERRITT ISLAND
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 325 E Merritt Island Causeway Ste L, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1505738
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in it. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Salad station.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 46 Sauce 51 cooked eggplant 50 breaded chicken 46 meatballs 50 rechecked at the end of inspections found temperatures drop only a degree. **Warning** callback soup 49°, pasta 49° marinara 49° cooked eggplant 49°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Homemade sauce made yesterday 51 **Warning** found marinara from sunday 49° soup sunday 49° discarded
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. Ambient temperature ranging 45 to 47 **Warning** ambient 46°
2/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Backpack above bread knots **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza makers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon on olives. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Above back door and dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin **Warning**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottled waters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 46° Sauce 51° cooked eggplant 50° breaded chicken 46° meatballs 50° rechecked at the end of inspections found temperatures drop only a degree. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chopping lettuce **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked pastas **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Homemade sauce made yesterday 51° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cooked pasta. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over calimari. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dishes in sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By mop sink, both sanitizers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By dishmachine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. Pizza sauce. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. Ambient temperature ranging 45° to 47° **Warning**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has sever cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza station. Blocked by pizza pans
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.prep area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza peeler board
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.a/c vent dusty above 3 bin sink
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.all pasta etc, it in non food grade container without a food grade liner
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.fries, sauce pasta, etc **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.damage by rear door
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.there is a glass bowl without a handle in the corn meal
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.small light over soups **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.mop sink has hole in the bottom
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.butter, sauces etc
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.corn meal in in a non food grade bus top out of the original bag
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed ra shrimp over ready to eat ravioli in freezer ith working containers
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw veal over redy to eat vegetables in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.observed raw beef over raw shrimp
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.corn meal container in dry storage
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bread crumb container by rear door
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.no food out at present
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.pastas in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.debris on slicer from lat night
5/6/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.3 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.server
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bucket of sauces **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.by rear door over fprep area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sauce container
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.sever containers of ham
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw scallops over ready to eat ravioli in open bags **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - handwash sink has cloth in it. Corrected on site
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.salt container lid
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.line sink
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff for othrts. Corrected on site
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.caedboard
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands celery
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.server
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.sauce in walk in
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dressing containers 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.2 oz cup in sugar in use as a scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.boxes for pizza on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.in bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Can opener extremely heavily soiled.
  • Ceiling light shield cracked by dish machine.
  • Critical - Dish machine and associated equipment heavily soiled - REPEAT.
  • Critical - Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves - corrected on site.
  • Critical - Microwave interior and exterior extremely heavily soiled. - REPEAT
  • Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler and by back door.
  • Observed garlic in oil (whole) not maintained at 41* or below or time marked - cooks line- manager will discard at 2:00 p.m.
  • Observed pizza line cook with no hair restraint - REPEAT.
  • Observed pizza peel front splintered/damaged - REPEAT.
  • Observed raw chicken defrosting in mop sink at room temperature.
  • Pots and pans not properly stored - not inverted- stored on soiled shelves.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm.must use 3 bay sink to manually sanitize dishes
  • Critical - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food./OPERATOR STATES HE HAS IT BUT CAN'T FIND
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.does not have any hand sanitizer at hand sinks.recommend gloves to be worn. Corrected On Site.has gloves
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dishmachine area
  • Observed Pizza peller board badly chipped and splintered
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.AOP is only for AOP pizza makers.observed employee use suffle cup to scoop black olives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on cloth after washing. Corrected On Site.rewashed hands
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.pizza cook Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavly soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fresh garlic oil and butter found at 46F.recommend rapid chill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw whole shell eggs stored over cooked pies in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked lasagna,pasta in walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed handsink by dish machine used for purposes other than the designated use.Sink full of plastic container lids.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation,on pizza dough prep table. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Hand sink at waitress station used for storing wiping towel bucket.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees in both restrooms.
  • 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 12/23/10 for employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Large wood pizza peeler board observed with splittering edges in use. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Container of sliced lemons in drink ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed male employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed several uncovered food in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.Towels stored in 100 ppm chlorine solution.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food,bags of flour,stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Observed splittering edge on pizza peeler board and cracked plastic container for cooked pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris below three compartment sink in dishwashing area.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked for cooked sausage links,cooked pasta not date marked in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit for pizzas and strombolis. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Icescoop stored on soda drip tray at fountain. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/stained and no longer cleanable.Recommend using other side of board on waitresses salad cooler.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Observed severe rusting of wire shelves used for food storage in wain cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses;noted on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on bottom shelf on rear kitchen table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification for AGIA DEFRANCESCO AS OF 03/16/2010.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed.Salad bar make line cooler's cutting board stained.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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