Downtown Pizza, 608 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOWNTOWN PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 608 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
License #: 6012971
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** GARLIC IN OIL MADE ON SITE 74° more than two hours
  • 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese pizza 80F. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
09/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container of sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken 50F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese pizza 80F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Boxes of raw chicken . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. By front counter.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Cheese pizza 90F by front counter.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. By water heater
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese pizza
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerators all.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. By mix bowl area, water heater area.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Salad r/I cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Soda, beer cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Cheese pizza.
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. by mixbowl machine
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under shelf rack.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above cooked pasta.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by food prp table.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. r/I cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 08/10/12.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 00 PPM
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. r/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, chicken 48F. This violation must be corrected by : 08/10/12.
  • Observed residue build-up on filters surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on gaskets in w/I cooler.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. loose fawcet from wall. by front food prep.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer bowl.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above ham, mushrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. mix bowl machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. food prep area
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. mixer bawl area.
  • Observed residue build-up on fan covers in w/I cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. r/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. mix bowl machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by food prep. area. w/I cooler.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, This violation must be corrected by : 03/1311. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour container.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. containers of dough in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. gratered cheese.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under shekf rack.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by food prep table.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza on counter.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, cut vegetables, wings, ham in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
6/18/2010Routine - 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. sauce, ham.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen area.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup w/o handle in cheese container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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