Cici's Pizza #729, 4266 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CICI'S PIZZA #729
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4266 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
License #: 6307769
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Replace the missing faucet handle, at the hand-washing sink, in the men's restroom.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet, at the food-prep sink, in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking cold-water faucet, at the hand-washing sink, in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on counter tops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Do not store sanitizing buckets on the floor, nor on counter tops.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Label the shredded lettuce, on the buffet line, with a four-hour-time label. Discard any unserved portion at the end of four hours. - Also, label the pasta, on the buffet line with a four-hour-time label. Discard any unserved portion after four hours.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Pasta registered only 128 after reheat. Pass pasta through oven twice to attain 165. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food crumbs, from the inside surfaces, of the reach-in cooler.
10/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Replace the missing faucet handle, on the hand-washing sink, in the men's restroom.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Sweep the kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet, at the food-prep sink, in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Do not store sanitizing buckets on the floor, or on the counter tops.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Clean the food debris from the tops of the food-prep table and the pizza-make table.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label spray bottle, of pink liquid, with the common name of its contents.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Label the water filter, at the ice machine, with the date it was originally installed. Filters must be replaced at least once per year.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Replace the missing mixing-valve handle, at the hand-washing sink, in the men's restroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Transfer "Cobbler Crumbs", from the open bag, to a clean, covered container.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Repair the leaking-drain pipes, beneath the hand-washing sinks, in the dish-washing and pizza-prep areas.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on counter tops; store them in the sanitizing buckets between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-storage bin of sugar with its common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Label the lettuce and pasta salad, on the buffet line, with four-hour-time labels. Discard any unserved portions at the end of four hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface. Clean the food crumbs from the surfaces of the pizza-make table.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided copy of the "Employee Restriction" handout.
  • 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. Provided copy of the "Big Five" handout.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Clean the inside surfaces of the dish machine.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Install a 90° elbow, on the distal end of the drain pipe, extending from the drink-dispensing machine.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking hot-water faucets at the three-compartment sink and the two-compartment food-prep sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Clean the accumulated dirt from the inside surfaces of the ice machine.
  • 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. Provided copy of the "Big Five" handout.
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Transfer corn meal, from the open bag, to a clean, covered container.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Clean the refrigerator-door gaskets.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Replace the torn refrigerator-door gaskets.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Remove the standing water from the bottom of the refrigerator.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Clean the food splash from the head of the standing mixer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the inside of the prep refrigerator.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the food debris, from the pizza racks, above the make table.
  • Critical - Observed food debris buildup on the pizza-make table. Clean the food debris from the pizza-make table.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Time label pizza racks, to indicate when the time delay, until the pizza should be cooked, has elapsed. Also label the pizzas, on the buffet line, to indicate when their holding time has elapsed.
12/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Review the AOP and redate it.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-hot-water faucet, at the handwashing sink, ithe pizza-prep area.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Clean the food debris from the screen beneath the dishmachine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Sweep the food debris from the floor along the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Transfer cobbler ctumbs from the open bag to a clean, covered container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide buckets of sanitizing solution, for the storage of wiping cloths between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between uses with fruits and vegetables and potentially hazardous foods. Clean the prep surface of the pizza-make refrigerator.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels at the kitchen-handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Replace the missing tile, on the sink, in the men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material in mixer bowl. Clean the pizza dough from the sides of the kneading bowl.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food debris from the inside surfaces of the pizza-prep refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Transfer "cobbler crumbs" and salt from open bags to clean, covered containers.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Label the prepanned cinnamon rolls, in the walk-in cooler, with the date they are panned.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Post employee-handwashing signs, provided, in the restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside surfaces of the buffet-line refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep cheese covered in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet, at the handwashing sink, behind the pizza oven.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-storage containers with the common names of their contents.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the squeeze bottles with the common names of their contents.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Provide chemical-test strips for verifying the chlorine concentration of the sanitizing buckets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Ms Dallman's Certification has expired. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule a renewal exam.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees must wash hands, and wear disposable-plastic gloves, when shredding cheese or spredding pizza toppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Remove the standing water from the bottom of the pizza-prep refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave salt in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiing cloth lying on countertop; store it ina sanitizing bucket between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the squeeze bottles with the common names of their contents.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance on ice chute soda dispensing unit in dinning room
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Repeat Violation./food on buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment./ allowing customers to use soiled plates at buffet line. This needs to be monitored by all employees and management.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./drink cup in handsink next to dishwasher area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food./oven cleaner/on rack with dry storage
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
5/6/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./ purse stored on shelf with food
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2010.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2010.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Repeat Violation./ pizza on bufffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ pizza on bufffet line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./ on top of pizza sauce with spices boxes across from pizza toppings reachin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ pizza toppings station. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning./ above pizza oven. Repeat Violation.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk food containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ soup,pizza, marinara sauce on bufffet line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./ bulk containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ pizza prep table .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles./ Italian pasta salad containers reused to store parmesan cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning./ above pizza oven.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils./ bleach on top of cups on 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ rack in dishwasher area. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/2/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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