Pizza Al Fresco, 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA AL FRESCO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach, FL 33480
License #: 6013424
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE MACHINE
  • 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. SCREW TOP BOTTLES
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOPS
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. IN THE STORE ROOM
  • 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. O PPM
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone by utensils in kitchen, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dressing bottles
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Ground beef over salami, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Ground beef over fish, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. RAID over clean dishes, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken **Repeat Violation**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Pizza boxes rear room **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Few small flies **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 chlorine, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Artichokes at 80f on cooling rack for less than 30minutes, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in warewash area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By front door **Warning**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/28/12.
  • No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. GLASS DOOR DESSERT REACHIN COOLER BROKEN
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED PASTAS, CHICKEN, EGGPLANT MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation.
  • Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE MOPSINK Repeat Violation.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/28/12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING TOMATO Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. GLASS DOOR DESSERT REACHIN COOLER BROKEN
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. PLASTIC TOP OF ICE CREAM REACHIN FREEZER BROKEN
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. OUTSIDE PATIO ICE BIN
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF and TURKEY OVER VEGETABLES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.CLEANER SERVER STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED PASTAS, CHICKEN, EGGPLANT MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE MOPSINK Repeat Violation.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM and WOMENS ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm CHLORINE , USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL FUNCTIONAL
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MOTZ and COOKED PEPPERS AT 54F FOR 1 HOUR, Corrected On Site. PUT ON ICE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MEAT REACHIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SEVERAL
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. POTATOES, COOKED VEGETABLE MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. PIZZA DOUGH TRAY ON OPEN TRASHCAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. REAR MOPSINK Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. WOMENS RESTROOM CLOSURE BROKEN
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. REAR STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED QUAT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING MUSHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. RICE and SUGAR IN TOOL DRAWER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. REAR HWS DRAINING INTO BUCKET
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW PORK OVER SOUP REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PIZZA BOXES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. EGGPLANT, PASTAS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. PLASTIC UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. BACK MOPSINK
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BROWN SUBSRANCES and WHITE SUBSRANCES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. FRONT PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. REAR HWS BLOCKED EITH CARTN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. SEVERAL IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SAUCES
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOPS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW VEAL OVER SOUPS and COOKED CRAB Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Raid by dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE REAR PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. REAR PREP HWS BLOCKED WITH CART Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. REAR PREP HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 EMPLOYEES PRESENT WITHOUT MANAGER ON SITE This violation must be corrected by : 5/2/11.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. PIZZA REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. REAR OREP WASHING FOOD Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED PEPPERS AT 52F ON COUNTER, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED HAM
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. ALUMINUM PANS DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. VARIOUS COOKED VEGETABLE, COOKED CHICJEN , COOKED LASAGNA REACHIN COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. CONTAINER OF LIMES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RIC DOOR HANDLE MISSING
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZING METHOD UNTIL MACHINE REPAIRED
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SCRUBBING CLOTH IN KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, ham, vegetables.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. steam valve on capuccino coffe maker
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.NO HANDLE CONTAINER IN FLOUR
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. ALL DOORS FRONT & REAR
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site. NEW MANAGER
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
1/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. GROUND BEEF & SHELL EGGS OVER BREAD IN TRUE REACHIN
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.NO HANDLE CONTAINER IN FLOUR
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. DISHWASHER WASHED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD SHELVES AT WAIT STATION IN BACK DINING AREA
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CLORINE TEST STRIPS
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed toilet removed/missing in kitchen restroom.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BACK KITCHEN CART BLOCKING
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. RESTROOM KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM MISSING TOILET
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. ALL DOORS FRONT & REAR
  • 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. REAR KITCHEN BY HANDSINK
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
11/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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