Grande Pizza, 13355 Belcher Rd Unit F, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRANDE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13355 Belcher Rd Unit F, Largo, FL 33773
License #: 6212392
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom urinal is in disrepair.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris in cold holding bar in seating area. Grease and food debris built up around cook line equipment. Food debris build up on bottom of two reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment and along walls. Also in walk in cooler on the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles and container of meat sauce.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gasket for pizza prep is torn and has a mold like substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Also mixing head on mixer is soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza prep reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce, cooked sausage, meatballs and sauce prepared on site, not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom urinal is in disrepair.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris in cold holding bar in seating area. Grease and food debris built up around cook line equipment. Food debris build up on bottom of two reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment and along walls. Also in walk in cooler on the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles and container of meat sauce.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Flour bin with scoop handle in flour.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Operator had frozen chicken on prep table shelves in kitchen. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler gasket for pizza prep is torn and has a mold like substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - fan has accumulation of dust residue in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese 48°F , cooked spinach 48°F , Alfredo sauce 48°F , shredded cheese 48°F in reach in cooler against window on prep cooks line. Corrective action taken, had operator move time/temperature controlled items to working reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pizza held on time as public health control with no time stamp.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Bottle of degreaser stored near straws in cabinet under pizza hot hold unit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Also mixing head on mixer is soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza prep reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce, cooked sausage, meatballs and sauce prepared on site, not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Reach in cooler against window on cooks prep line.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(sandwich prep table unable to hold food at 41°F, or below) **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(pizza prep table) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(men''s restroom ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(pizza prep table ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(kitchen hand wash sink ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(front hand wash sink) **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. **Warning**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(sandwich prep table unable to hold food at 41°F, or below) **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.(lasagna ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(pizza prep table) **Warning**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.(urinal is out of order covered by a bag) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sandwich prep( sliced turkey 49°F, sliced salami 48°F, sliced pepperoni 48°F, sliced name 50°F, ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(Red sauce 78°F, )reheated to above 165°F, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(men's restroom ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(pizza prep table ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(kitchen hand wash sink ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(front hand wash sink) **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. **Warning**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic cup inside bulk spice container
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Back prep room
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryer
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza table
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under flattop grill
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Out of order, Covered .
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind flattop grill
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza table
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under flattop grill
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Urinal in mens restroom
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple locations, front line, womens restroom
  • Intermediate - Reach-in freezer shelves soiled with food debris. Crumbs in bottom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items, walk in cooler, cooked chicken, cooked pasta
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under pizza prep table, front line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Frigid wire freezer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Urinal in men's restroom separating from wall, does not drain properly
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of salt; kitchen
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. cutting board in handwash sink; kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freeezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 'signature' freezer
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. chairs blocking back door For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed toilet leaking. urinal ; men's restroom
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. above meat slicer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook line
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. bulk flour bin
  • Critical - Observed interior of Hatco countertop pizza holding cabinet soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. fryer next to walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind dough mixer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham; turkey - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. expired 05/03/06 operator has 60 days to renew or obtain This violation must be corrected by : 10/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. tub of chicken covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered; spread onto sheet pan
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. stack of chairs blocking back door For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area
  • 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. expired
  • Observed build-up of food debris on the shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris under flat grill on cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on the hood filters on cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bag of sugar on dry storage shelf.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
6/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed box of #10 cans stored on floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.D aining cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage containers.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppms Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water in bucket in mop sink.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves at front sandwich prep.
  • Critical. Observed soil residueon flour storage container.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelving below prep tables
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the can opener holder
  • Observed gaskets with sfoid debris build-up.
  • Observed residue build up on shelving in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near three compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under prep table.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dus in walkin cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield in d y storage area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
9/28/2010Routine - 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, gave time as a public health control work sheet)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(lasagna) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(raw shell eggs on top of deli meat in walk in cooler.)
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.(touching raw beef then placing raw vegetables on grill with no hand wash) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.( reach in cooler in front area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler shelving )
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(back hand sink)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.(fan covers in walk in cooler)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage area)
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.( deli style meats)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(sandwich deli style cooler)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.(large stand mixer)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by cutting board)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(front area behind cooler)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(front area)
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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