Pizza Hut #12570, 2795 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HUT #12570
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2795 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974-5839
License #: 5700395
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.( observed torn gaskets at marketable reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( observed black debris in drink nozzles at waitress area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with correct label. ( observed degreaser in spray bottle labeled glass cleaner) **Corrected On-Site**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.box of pasta in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.ready to eat vegetables in open containers in walkin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Closed boxes of food stored under dripping drain line in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.observed can openers stored on dirty container with old food debris
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.drainline in freezer dripping creating ice on boxes
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.at clean rack pbserved white square pans with easily remove able food still on surfaces after cleaning **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.observedcopen boxes of dough and pasta not covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 10ppm corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at handsink at dishwash area **Corrected On-Site**
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.lids not inverted at waitstation **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - unwashed produce over cooked foods , observed unwashed tomatoes and mushrooms stored over bags of cooked sausage in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed waste line from condenser in walkin freezer leaking creating ice cycles.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Observed personal pan dough and breadstick dough in freezer not covered.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of blackcrusty/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
5/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handsink at dishwasher area blocked by Cart and vacuum and brooms. Unable to access.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.proof not complete with dob of employees
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook leave line and go into walkin cooler touching door handle and return to line and touch ready to eat foods and prepare pizza , and pasta dishes without washing hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed black debris on lids at dish dry rack
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed wings on prep line ranging from 400-48? May resolve by keeping lid over product when not in use **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin dispenser. Observed loose pink slime within the soda machine ice dispenser chute at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.observed unwashed tomatoes stored over open box and bag in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.pizza makeline cooler ambient air at 50 degrees F. May not use tio store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees . all foods in unit must be discarded if notused by 6pm.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in makeline cooler found at 45 to 57 degrees F all foods in unit may not be used after 6pm.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.observed ladels a d ther utensils stored on racks above 3 bay in splashzone of prewash sprayer at dishmachine , observed food on walls and ladels.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed container of lemons stored on edge of sink at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.Observed black crusty debris inside nozzlesband on flat surface above nozzles atdrink dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Disheasher loaded dirty dishes then put away clean dishes without washing hands . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old blackened food debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils lids at clean dishdry rack beside dishmachine
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.baby's shoes on cointer beside napkins at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a use by date from distributor opened and not consumed or discarded by the use by date . mushrooms marked use by 5/28/12. Corrected On Site.Voluntarily discarded
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed open container of straws and beverage lids stored on rack below and in front of , and out of protection of counter at waitstation handsink in splashzone. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Cinnamon at back prep.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Observed drink garnish container and tongs stored in splashzone of handsink at waitprep. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed opened twistcap water bottle stored over premade pizza's in reachin at pizza prepline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed bags of ice stored on floor of walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed plastic bottles and bags and paper on ground within garbage enclosure And around sides and back outside enclosure on ground and scattered through bushes at garbage area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.observed employeevrolling silverware into knapkins in splash zonebof handsink with bucket of clean silverware was stored in handsink basin at waitstation handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bucket of clean silverware stored in handsink at waitstation as employee rolled silverware on counter beside sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.waste line at walkin freezer leaking,observed icycles forming on lines and ice forming in door jam.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by rack at dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.pizza\cook with loose bangs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.in service chipped plate at front waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.powders at back prep table Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.Observed dumpster with broken,uncloseable lid.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.observed faucet and hanging sprayer at dishwash area leaking water continuously .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.bean salad at buffet bar found at 46 degrees F, observedcproduct bubble produce gas when probe inserted . Corrected On manager voluntarily discarded Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.drainline in walkin freezer with ice cycles on it. leaking.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • At open of business , Observed open dumpster lid.birds in dumpster.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm Corrected On Site.to 100ppm
  • Observed build-up of old food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.at handsink faucets at cookline
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.garbage and boxes on ground behind and surrounding outsidE of enclosed garbage pad.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.observed ice forming in walkin freezer at condensation line.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. open pizza boxes not invrrted at pizza cut station Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.lids with old labels stuck on them at cl4an dish storage Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed white spatula with black debris adhearing to spatula surface stored in clean dishdry rack. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed black soil buildup easily movable with alcohol wipe, inside and outside , ice bin dispenser shute at drink machine . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed black easly moveable with alcohol wipebuildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with black slime and/or soil deposits easliy movable with alcohol wipe on all surfaces surounding drink dispenser nozzles including cup levers and flat surfce surrounding soda dispenser nozzles . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.hose at mopsink no vacume breaker or air gap installed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at women's restroom ,also used by employees .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.pizza dough locker at pizza makeline
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of lime scale debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.lids at clean dishrack
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.black easily moveable debris on plastic lids and food containers at clean dishrack
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on clean dish dry racks.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.racks and legs of table at rack storage area under pizza boxing table
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mop sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squirt bottles filled with white powder at wait prep area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.boxes of dough on floor in walkin freezer
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.cutting knives stored in slots cut into prep table , observed old buildup of food debris clinging to underside of prep table ,deposited when knives are inserted and withdrawn from table.not cleaned on regular basis. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed white food trays and lids cracked through ,not easily cleanable ,at dish rack
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.observed blsck debris on white food traysand lids at dishrack
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior and exterior of combination ice machine /soda dispenser. Observed black growth easily movable with alcohol wipes over outside of machine and on all surrounding area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and ice drop and areas of machine surrounding the cup lip rest area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed slime hanging down from soda nozzles at pepsi combo ice machine, soda dispenser .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on racks at pizzaut table
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.beverage cups wet nested at waitprep
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food trays and lids wet nested at dishrack
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.hose added at mopsink
  • Observed black growth accumulated on floor at ice machine /soda dispenser .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in soda dispenser area.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.small pizza boxes on line not invrted to protect from above contamination Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.at waitprep
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.over cooked food boxing line
3/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.on cup rim contact surfaces of soda machine Corrected On Site.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.proof boxes at pizza\make table
  • Critical. Observed interior of toasrter oven soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.on cup rim contact surfaces of soda machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up black debris on nonfood-contact surface.plumbing pipes at handsink-wait trays and single service napkins stored touching dirty plumbing pipes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.pink slime buildup in drain at soda machine
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground around dumpster.extreme amounts of garbage on ground around and behind the dumpster-cans,plastic bags,cups,lids all speead throughout the woods
10/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor Boxes of beef and dough stored on floor in walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook remove gloves put on new gloves without washing hands and touch single service items and prepare food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed black debris accumulated on floor at waitstation drink machine .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.behind drink machine at waitstation
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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