Hungry Howie's Pizza, 3068 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hungry Howie's Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3068 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461
License #: 6019804
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, chopped tomatoes, ham, temp. over 47F overnight. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. Ambient temp 55F. **Warning**
09/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under food prep table
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, chopped tomatoes, ham, temp. over 47F overnight. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. Ambient temp 55F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.TILES STAINED IN BACK PREP AREA
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.THREE DOOR REACHIN
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.NO SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. MGR LEFT TO PURCHASE BLEACH
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BUCKET BLOCKS ACESS TO HANDWASH SINK
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES BACK ROOM
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOX OF DUNKIN DONUT ON PREP TABLE AND OTHER PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped INSECTS, ON TRAPS THRU OUT ESTABLISHMENT
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. LARGE ICEBIN
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.TILES MISSING AROUND ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HWS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. RED BULL DRINKS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ALL BACK ROOM KITCHEN SHELVES
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. UNCLEAN PANS ON SHELVE
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. DRIVER NOT TRAINED TO HANDEL FOOD PREP
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK IN COOLER SAUCE ON THE FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PIZZA BOXES ON THE FLOOR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE MIXER IS STORED
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BRONKEN STRYFOAM CUP BING USE TO SCOOP OUT PARMESEAN CHEESE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair LEAKING REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. HAND TRUCK AND LADDER BLOCKING DOOR
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. DEAD ANTS ON BAITS THROUGHOUT
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
9/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. FLOUR
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDER PREP TABLE BACK ROOM KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed improper storage of ROACH bait.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. DISPLAYING OLD LICENSED
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. LARGE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED UNCLEAN SURFACE ON TOP OF ICEMACHINE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. UNTENSIL STORED ON THE CREVICES OF PREP TABLE
  • No copy of latest inspection report. INSPECTION NOT ACCESSBLE AT ALL TIME
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.WHITE OVEN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. DRIVER PREPING FOOD
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHITE OVEN
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UND#R SHELVES BACK ROOM KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. MANAGER WASH HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF HWS
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. MANAGER'S CUTTING LETTUCE WITHOUT GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF CUPS FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. KEYS ON PREP TABLE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. PLASTIC FORKS STORED IN FRONT COUNTER NOT INVERTED TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CHEMICAL SHELVES
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. MISSING TILES BEHIND ICE BIN
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HWS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP STORED UNCLEAN SURFACE
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. PIZZA PANS
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BEHIND ICE BIN
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. EXPIRED ON 12 01 10 This violation must be corrected by : 4/17/11.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLE OF SODA IN ICE BIN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE HANDEL SALES TRANSACTION THEN PROCEEDED TO TOUCH RTE PIZZA TOPPING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BOTTLE OF JUICE IN PREP TABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. ICE SCOOP STORED IN UNCLEAN SURFACE ABOVE ICE MACHINE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SEVERAL BOTTLES NOT LABELED Repeat Violation.
  • 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 : 12/25/2010.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN 51 DEGREES HAM 51 DEGREES CHEESE HELD AT 51 DEGREES OVERNIGHT IN RIC PIZZA PREP LINE
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN , HAM, CHEESE HELD AT 51 DEGREES OVERNIGHT RIC PIZZA PREP COOLER
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIZZA STATION RIC NOT MAINTAINING PHF BELOW 41 DEGREES. HAM, CHEESE AND CHICKEN ALL HELD AT 51 DEGREES OVERNIGHT
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. FOOD THERMOTER BRONKEN
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ALL GASKETS FRONT RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SEVERAL BOTTLES NO LABELED Repeat Violation.
2/18/2010Routine - 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. WIC
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WIC
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PIZZA PANS SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DOUG PREP TABLE WALLS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. LARGE BIN
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. PAINT STORE IN DRY STORAGE WIC
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BOTTLES WITH NO NAME
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. LADDER
  • Critical. Emergency lighting illumination insufficient. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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