Pauls's Chicago Pizza, 1500 Mcmullen Booth Rda11, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PAULS'S CHICAGO PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 Mcmullen Booth Rda11, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6214077
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tubs of pizza sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/rust soil residue on dry storage shelves. Above HWS
  • 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 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In main kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Sugar bin.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Screw top drink on shelf with food items.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 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. Sugar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Over mixer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.ovens
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation front counter cooler, spice shelf soiled, keg cooler condensation
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.pizza prep
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by mixer
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Walk in oiler)
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(broken in pizza make table)
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.(front area)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(front area)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard trays used for piizza crust preparation and short term storage on speed rack.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Front counter area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Ladies and Mens bathrooms.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Employee cutting cheese and handling ccut pieces without gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters above pizza oven.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen area.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in coolers on pizza make line.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw whole shell eggs over raw meats.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.S trap under handwashing sink at pizza make area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Beef on cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Case of raw whole shell eggs over cheese,cooked pasta,
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.Cardboard circular pans shold be used one day only.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door from kitchen to outside.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Pizza make table.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Throughou.
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near front counter
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. broken foid container across from three compartment sink
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. em-loyee cutting pizza
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tomato sauce in walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. paper plates on buffet line not inverted
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. pizza prep reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sliced mushrooms in walk in cooler
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of flour debris inside cabinet at dough press area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust--lightshield by hose
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease...above oven.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...sauce splatter by mixer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...shredded cheese in walkin cooler
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handsink at front area lacking paper towels Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease...ventilation hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris--inside storage cooler by dough press
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease...above pizza oven
  • Plumbing system in disrepair....salad area cooler not draining properly
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathrooms
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.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. parmesan cheese in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta in reach in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. knives at customer counter stored horizontally every which way in basket.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. salads, garc and cinnamon knots.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. front area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. plastic dough bags Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice chute.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. small space under back door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna
2/7/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sink in between toppings cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink...wash in middle -- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...by handsink in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...salads cooler.
  • Observed build-up of dirt debris on plastic wrapped equipment below slicer.
  • Observed build-up of flour on doors of unused pizza table opposite office.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by garbage can next to salads cooler.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....makeline broken---no food here.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...pizza line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.....salads cooler...food order.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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