Pizza Heaven, 208 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HEAVEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 208 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974-4339
License #: 5700011
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.( marketable)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( dish area)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( observed wet wiping towel stored on marketable)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.( attached to prep table)
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.dust and dirt in outside storage room with walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed opened case of to go aluminum pans stored open and exposed to dust debris, observed all top pans with heavy accumulation of dust and debris inside contacting food contact surface.discard all top pans and seal others against exposure
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.employee washed on cold water only then tapped water off hands by banging gingers on side of sink before drying. Re contaminating clean hands before drying
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.ziti dated 1/17 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.meatballs, lasagna, sliced meats
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at outside storage room
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.cook chewing gum while forming dough for pizza **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. This nit unable to consistently keep foods at temp due to doors not tight fitting.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in 3 door prep top at cook line found at 47°to 55°F see stop sale
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.linguini 8/30, spaghetti 8/30, ground beef 8/21, chopped celery in water 8/20, Canadian bacon 8/3.in prep cooler on line Prichutto dated 8/28 in walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.observed black dirt/ dust on interior of ice machine on drop guard, front cover off ice machine mechanisms and green slime observed in interior of ice forming mechanisms
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 gallon jug of grease stored in hand sink at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.observed personnel store noise dough pan on top of garbage can while forming dough and put in pans stored on garbage. Upper pans removed and placed on counter pan in contact with garbage, wash rinsed sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.pizza pans stored on top of oven in dusty dirty rack.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tattered and torn duct table on tape dispenser used to seal food packages at cookline.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.observed employee phone on make line over prep top reachin at wait food pickup shelf, container for employee items also on shelf at food pickup over reachin
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.observed open buttered bread stored on shelf under pizza oven open and exposed to dust and debris, observed heavy dusty flour debris hanging over open bag of brea.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Plastic wrapped pizza boxes in contact with cement floor at outside storage room.
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.Observed dough tray located under shelf containing broken ashtray with cigarette ash and butts in int at back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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.found at 0ppm for chlorine sanitizer
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. observed can of 3 in one oil located over filled dough trays at back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. must hand sanitize until corrected.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.utensils stored in wipe bucket at cookline. 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. Proof not complete with dates.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black dust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.1 99oz van pickle spears dented, Hienz chili sauce dent with rusted area in outdoor shed
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed boxes of single service aluminum takeout containers in open boxes with lids open and interior of containers open to above dust and dirt contamination in outside storage room.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.unwrapped/unboxed toilet paper and handtowels open to dust in outside storage.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue cleaner under sink area.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 300+ppm
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Chicken noodle soup in walkin cooler found at 48 degrees F made the day before. Voluntarily discared
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed soup in walkin in large 5 gal plastic container tightly lided, found atb48 degrees F .
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.cuttingboarrd and piza cutter stored in splashzone of handtowel at kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed loaves of bread in opened plastic bag stored in splash zone of handsink at kitchen Corrected On Site.plastic splash gaurds put back up.
  • Light not functioning.no light in outside walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed old remnants of manufactures label on storage plastic ware at clean dish storage area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed fresh garlic and oil mixture at room temperature Corrected On Site.will discard after 4 hours. will hold mixture on steam table in future.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sof6 cheese mixture at long preptop cooler at cookline. food held in plastic tub set into metal pan of preptop reachin cooler. found at temps ranging from 47 to 44 degrees F throughout mixture Corrected On Site. put foods directly into metal container or hold at bottom doors of reachin.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning and removed in outside storage shed walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.house made dressings Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed open package of single service pizza boxes in storage shed, inside food surface, touching unsealed wooden walls and box of cleaners. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item, liquid cleaners, stored by single service pizza boxes in storage shed. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. observed pan of garlic nknots stored on shelf and pan with slices of partially eaten pizza stored in,on, and touching pan of garlic knots. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed pizza cutter and cutting board stored in splash zone of cookline handsink .
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.as evidenxed by partially eaten pizza slices stored on top of garic knots intended for public sale at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces container of of mixture with hair adhearing to lid,funnel to fill bottles with mixture . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed open box with take out dishes stored open to above contamination at outdoor store room. door to room open.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.as evidenced by upturned mop buckets and grey water puddles with over 15 mop strings scattered around on ground.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.25 ha5d dry rodent droppings in box with individual service potato chips Corrected On Site. box removed chips discarded. area cleaned and sanitized. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.observed Vitamins stored over prep area and saled prep station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.capacola deli meat date marked 8/30 in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.observed ziplock bags of cooked wings in waljin cooler2 no date marks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed 2 tubes of raw burger over case of open and exposed raw bacon in walkin 2.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed box in walkin cooler 2 containing raw beef and raw pork items wrapped in plastic wrap and touching .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw ground beef over minute maid lemonaid cartons in walkin 2
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed.observed cutting board and pizza slicer with splash from handsink at kitchen handsink .stored and inuse at this location .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment , cutting board and cutter in use and stored in splash zone of handsink at kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.bottle of machine oil over clean linens and beside plastic food wrap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bottle at dry storage over clean linens and beside food plastic wrap.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF WHITE POWDER AT DOUGH PRESS
  • Observed lubricant leaking from equipment onto food-contact surface.mixer head leaking machine oil at bolt directly above dough hook/bowl of floor hobart mixer
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.slacer adjustment handles broken off-replaced with wrench
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.-GALVANIZED ALUMINUM GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE FLOUR AT STAND MIXER
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.mop bucket outside back of establishment -observed mop strings on ground
4/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).at callback 10/9/09 stop sale issued see additional stop sale
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza prep table found food temps as follows see stop sale: small mushrooms 48 F,sliced pepperoni 61F, garlic in oil 54F, garlic butter 51F,cooked onions 54F,sliced mushrooms 57F,Roast beef 50F, sliced ham 51F eggwash 50F,sliced pork 54F, Aujus 55F,blanched broccili 55F,Noodles 57F--see stop sale --at callback food temperatures found at above 41 degrees Farenheit -onions 53F,pepperoni 44F,sauce F,mozzerlla 56F,sausage 50F,ham 46F, meatballs 44F sliced fresh mushrooms 47F
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sandwich prep table found with foods at following temperatures : cut carrots 47F,lettuce 47F, tomatoes 46F, sliced ham45F,tuna 47F,pruchutto 47F, salami 46F, provolone cheese 47F, chiken salad 48F*, shredded Jack cheese 50F*, cottage cheese 48F*-- all items with * see stop saleat callback 10/9/09-foods found at above 41 degrees Farenheit -tomatoes 46F,cucumbers 47F, tuna 45F, sliced onions 49F,
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.sandwich prep table ambient air temperature found at 45 degrees interior temperature boiled eggs in water date marked 10/2/09 found at 47 degrees Fahrenheit at callback 10/9/09-ambient air temperature found at 47 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.pizza prep table ambient air temp found at-52 degrees Farenheit -Au jus date marked 10/1/09 found at 53 degrees Farenheit This violation must be corrected by : 10/9/09. at callback ambient air temperature found at 48 degrees Farenheit
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.found at 0ppm-sanitizer bucket empty Corrected On Site.at callback sanitizer at 0ppm at dishmachine
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of to go plates on floor beside chemical degreasers/cleansers.
10/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza prep table found food temps as follows see stop sale: small mushrooms 48 F,sliced pepperoni 61F, garlic in oil 54F, garlic butter 51F,cooked onions 54F,sliced mushrooms 57F,Roast beef 50F, sliced ham 51F eggwash 50F,sliced pork 54F, Aujus 55F,blanched broccili 55F,Noodles 57F--see stop sale -
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sandwich prep table found with foods at following temperatures : cut carrots 47F,lettuce 47F, tomatoes 46F, sliced ham45F,tuna 47F,pruchutto 47F, salami 46F, provolone cheese 47F, chiken salad 48F*, shredded Jack cheese 50F*, cottage cheese 48F*-- all items with * see stop sale
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.pizza prep table ambient air temp found at-52 degrees Farenheit -Au jus date marked 10/1/09 found at 53 degrees Farenheit This violation must be corrected by : 10/9/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.sandwich prep table ambient air temperature found at 45 degrees interior temperature boiled eggs in water date marked 10/2/09 found at 47 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions on floor in storage area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.pizza cook
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.found at 0ppm-sanitizer bucket empty Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Legion sauce cooker at back prep
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on lower racks of stainless tables at back dough prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on mixer stand of dough mixer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of to go plates on floor beside chemical degreasers/cleansers.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at floor drain at dumpster
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at floor drain at storage area
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at back patio floor drain
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.1 gallon can of paint stored beside sugar Corrected On Site.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cleavland cooker
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in walkin cooler
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in walkin freezer
8/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.container marked sour cream looks like clarified butter-no date marks in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.meatsauce /meatballs at steam table
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop on upturned buspan at back
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.bowl used as scoop in containers marked sourcream in walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at waitstation
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.dough press belt with metal teeth missing at joints
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cleavland cooker
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in walkin cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in walkin freezer
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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