Pizza Bella, 11575 Us Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA BELLA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11575 Us Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
License #: 6012951
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.oil/cookline
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • 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. **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.pizza cutter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.oil/cookline
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.2 adult roaches, byreach in cooler area/kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • 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. **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sugar/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cookline
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.employee restroom
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.groundbeef/mushrooms/reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.oil/cookline
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.employee restroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.meatballs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Shell eggs over carrots and lemons, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine and scoop in dining area unlocked. **Warning**
  • 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. Touching pizza for service without gloves, touching bun **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza at counter at 88f without time marking, marked for time, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner by single service containers, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 chlorine, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear HWS blocked with equipment **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front **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. Chicken and pasta made previous day **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Warning**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. sack of flour .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. luncheon meats/cheeses - reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of flour - dry storage area .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up . Corrected On Site.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. packages of sliced luncheon meats and cheese - reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. meatballs in food warmer at 105 degrees F. advised to adjust thermostat.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.flour/storeroom
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs/reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flour/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/salt/kitchen
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.lettuce /cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.pizza
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
4/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 04/02/11.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw philly steaks /reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.groundbeef/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./kitchen Repeat Violation.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs/ric#1 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.tomatos/kitcken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.aluminum pans/kitcken
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.ric Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bathroom
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/sugar/kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken /bread/sauce/reach in cooler freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.salt/kitchen
11/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/sugar/kitchen
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken /bread/sauce/reach in cooler freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.salt/kitchen
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knife/cookline Repeat Violation. 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11/15/09.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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