Hot Pie Pizza, 123 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOT PIE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 123 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6019057
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic containers on top shelf of storage rack in rear storage room.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength near pizza oven. Chlorine 0ppm. Sanitizer added to solution to reach 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched bread with no gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth container exceeds 300 ppm. Diluted to 50 ppm.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Coffee dumped into hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Line pizza cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish racks.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Bathroom.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bulk salt, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken, turned on water, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Olive oil squirt bottle
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 chlorine, **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Soda room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bulk salt, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Rear HWS
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0pp, chlorine, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Roasted red peppers, removed from inventory
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza at 96f under counter for 25minutes, reheated
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front storeroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Over clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys with clean dishes over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain front HWS leaking onto floor
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance front storeroom
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine, bottle empty, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both kitchen HWS 80f
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. FRONT HWS BLOCKED WITH PIZZA TRAY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF and SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PIZZA BOXES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. VLEANER BY CLEAN POT Corrected On Site.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY PIZZA OVEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BY PIZZA OVEN
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE FOR WAREWASH
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CHEESE and POTATOS ON FLOOR WALKIN COOLER and WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN RED PEPPER FLAKES STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN, SAUSAGE COOKED PREVIOUS DAY
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. STACKED FOOD CONTAINER PIZZA STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm chlorine
6/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. SODA SYRUP ROOM and REAR STOREROOM
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOVKED WITH PIZZA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.OUTDOOR ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. STACKED CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MANY ITEMS WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN FLOUR DRY STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PIZZA BOXES
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIZZA AT 73F FOR 40 MINUTES NOT TIME MARKED
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, DO NOT USE UNTIL CAPABLE, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. PIZZA HWS
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTAS
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR Corrected On Site.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. PIZZA STATION
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. IN OUTSIDE FENCE AREA Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Corrected On Site. HANDLING PIZZA TOPPINGS and PIZZA DOUGH
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. FRENCH FRIES and CHICKEN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BLEACH UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Repeat Violation.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCES DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIZZAS AT 80F ON COUNTER FOR 1HOUR, Corrected On Site. MARKED WITH TIME OUT OF OVEN FOR TIME CONTROL
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ICE MACHINE OUTSIDE WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. MUSTARD IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN WHITE SUBSTANCES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY PIZZAS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. TEA SPILLED ON FLOOR KITCHEN
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. DRY STORAGE
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
6/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. PAN OF COOKED MUSHROOMS MOSTLY COVERED WITH FOIL IN ON COUNTER KITCHEN TO COOL.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.FROZEN CHICKEN IN SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOWLS WITH FRUIT IN DRINK ICE AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.FLOUR IN BACK ROOM
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. BAR
  • Obseved hood filters missing.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACHIN
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking & paper towel at handwashing lavatory.BY PIZZA OVEN
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. KITCHEN
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200 PPCLORINE IN BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
2/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CLORINE TEST STRIPS NEEDED
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM ALTERNATIVE METHOD MUST BE UTILIZED UNTIL CAPABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at bar per plan. SINK INSTALLED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR & KITCHEN
  • Observed hole in wall. IN ICE MACHINE ROOM
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K & ABC
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. IN ICE MACHINE ROOM
  • 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.60 DAY'S TO OBTAIN
7/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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