Franco's Pizzeria, 5 W Silver Star Road, Ocoee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRANCO'S PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5 W Silver Star Road, Ocoee, FL 34761
License #: 5810284
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 12/11/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dry ingredients on back rack of kitchen near dish area.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheeses, deli meats and pastas in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Inspector provided form.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Was off by approx. 30°f. Calibrated with ice water.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - (1) Soil residue build-up on underside of soda dispensing heads, at frontline (2) build-up of residue on rack at 3 bay sink (3) soiled mixer stand
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated stains IN KITCHEN
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair chest freezer lid/cover
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (1) PURSE STORED WITH CLEAN PIZZA STANDS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER (2) CLOTHING STORED BY TO GO PLATES
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. AT COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. AT COOKLINE/HOOD AREA
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELF OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only./ missing filters at exhaust hood
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. / Observed ice scoop stored on a dirty surface, on top of the ice machine
  • Light not functioning./ ceiling light in back room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ ceiling light outside WIC
  • Observed a nonfood-grade mixing stick
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on cutting board/ at RIC.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ on RIC
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food beater/hammer encrusted with soil deposits. / on rack above work table in back room
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor./ around and under cooking equipment
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ at cookline
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. / at cookline
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ( There is holes, gaps and openings on and around the kitchen rear door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. / at cookline
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. / at front counter
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. / cookline pizza make table
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed a box of soda syrup on floor at front counter / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / at cookline
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / a drink cup on shelf above pizza maketable
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / pepperoni was 56 F, in cookline RIC, Corrective action/Products putted on ice for rapid cooling
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of bulk food containers / in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bag of flour on rack in dry storage area.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil,water in cooks' line area .
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken held less than four hours in reach in cooler.2/23/12,veal is 59 degrees F.Operator stated that employee was cleaning the reach in cooler.Advised operator to ice all food in th reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Sub cooler .2/23/12,operator stated that employee was cleaning the reach in cooler for an hour.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area .
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Sub cooler .
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.Dry storage area .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area .
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Handwashing sink area .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed knife stored in crevice by th register area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken held less than four hours in reach in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil,water in cooks' line area .
12/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed broken/detached lid at chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / at cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / at cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / ham, cheese at cookline cooler 45 F / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / pasta 46 F, in WIC / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. /cheese, salami, pepperoni in WIC
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf liner at frontline .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. / pizza boxes
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. / a knife
3/9/2011Routine - 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. [cooked sausage in WIC]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [ham was 50 F, at cookline RIC] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with bags of breads. / in WIC / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of unpackaged raw animal food / turkey stored over ready-to-eat food. / in chest freezer / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. [ box of raw shell eggs and raw beef not separated from RTE cheese, in WIC] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. [ damaged lids at chest freezers ]
  • Cardboard used as shelf liner at cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled ice scoop, on top of ice machine
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease inside fryer cabinets
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets with residue build up, at cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / at kitchen / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / in frontline restroom / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. [ by fryers]
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. [ security bar installed on designated fire exit door, at back of dining room section]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer Repeat Violation.9/14/09
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed hanging on rack in dishmachine area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed underneath three comp sink,and floor drain has black discoloration.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages, pepperoni, cheese in pizza make table at 45-46 Degrees F. Note: Establishment moved all PHF'S to reachin freezer for immediate cooldown.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in horizontal freezer units.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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