Pizza Hut #2987, 3220 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HUT #2987
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3220 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL 32311
License #: 4703211
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Pizza Hut #2987, 3220 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 1, Tallahassee, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Observed food debris in basin of handwash sink at the front of kitchen near oven. Observed black mold-like substance around faucet of same handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelves near fryers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed several cases of food products stacked on the middle of the walk-in freezer floor. Manager stated they did not receive a food delivery on the day of inspection.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floor inbetween pizza make station and dough proofing unit.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed on doors at pizza make station.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on wire shelves at pizza oven.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed near dish machine and 2 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at knife block at garbage can near 2 compartment sink, to the left of the fryers and at garbage can near front kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed yellow sanitizer bucket set up and in use near fryers with solution observed at about 300ppm quats. Observed heavy accumulation of a brown residue in the interior of the bucket making the solution soiled.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.observed in pizza make station and at hold hold cabinet at front counter.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on all green wire shelves throughout establishment.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed at pizza oven.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in dough cooler next to pizza make line.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed black substance in gaskets at cold hold pizza make station.
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on green shelves located on both sides of fryers, sides of fryers and wheels of shelves next to fryers.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed case of dough disks and case of meaty marinara stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed water damaged bulging ceiling tile over table at pass through sauce station table.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed on and around air vents over pizza make station and pizza boxing station.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed over fryers.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed marinara at pizza prep line and rotini pasta held in walk in cooler with no date mark. Manager believes it is from Tuesday but said he will discard items because he is unsure. **Corrected On-Site**
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers over pizza prep/make station.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid is broken on dumpster shared by shopping plaza.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle laying in contact with food products in containers of cheese and beef/pork mix at pizza prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease build-up on green shelves surrounding fryer station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Dough cooler and pizza prep line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/6th pans, as well as white plastic tubs at dish storage racks near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above fryers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near water heater.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Tall reach in cooler on cook line.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Several boxes of pizza dough stored on floor.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic pans located at dish storage area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice covering shelves, boxes, floor, and ceiling.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler under cook line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. A mop sink.
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD VENTS OVER FRYER.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. BY A/C VENTS IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed ceiling tile in disrepair. SIGNIFICANT WATER DAMAGE.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. UNDER MAKE TABLE.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment for hot holding not cleaned often enough. PIZZA WARMER.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. TOPPING SCOOPS AT MAKE TABLE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with build-up of debris. REACHIN FRIDGE BY MAKE TABLE.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed clean utensils pizza pans stored in mechanical room.
  • Observed personal dishes tupper ware stored with restaurant pans.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON INSIDE OF PIZZA PANS
  • Critical - OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP IN CATCH FLOW (COS)
  • OBSERVED EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT NO DRAINING MOISTURE CAUSING ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER
  • OBSERVED FRYERS HOOD FILTERS NEEDED CLEANING
  • OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEAR FRYERS -ALSO WATER STANDING ON THE FLOOR
  • OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOMS
  • OBSERVED SOIL BUILD-UP ON PIZZA STORAGE RACKS
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site with ice calibration.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; by dish machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; oil in handwash sink by water heater. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; back of handle of Traulsen freezer.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall and floor soiled with accumulated grease around mop sink.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee wearing jewelry other than plain ring while preparing food; rubber bracelets worn. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at men's room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; around mop sink.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filter
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.spray hose at wash off sink
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food pasta held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed pineapple stored in unapproved container.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Box on sauce counter.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surface of green pepper and onion slicer encrusted with old food.
  • Critical. Observed interior of dishwasher soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf by fryers .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Degreaser.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about PIZZA HUT #2987? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
PIZZA HUT #2987 respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend PIZZA HUT #2987 to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of PIZZA HUT #2987 (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
TACO BELL 26459Tallahassee, FL
CATERING CONCEPTSTallahassee, FL
*****
ROADSIDE BBQTallahassee, FL
*****
NEW STARSTallahassee, FL
*
NEW CHINA SUPER BUFFETTallahassee, FL
*•
MARYLAND FRIED CHICKENTallahassee, FL
****•
MCDONALD'S MAGNOLIA WALKTallahassee, FL
***•
HOBBIT HOAGIES CAPITAL CIRCLETallahassee, FL
****
VALE FOOD COTallahassee, FL
*****
STEAK N SHAKE #355Tallahassee, FL
**

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

FIREHOUSE SUBS #11
AZU LUCY HO'S RESTAURANT & BAR
LOS AMIGOS
LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN REST 1
MO-BETTA BBQ
DONAVENS ROAD COOKIN
FAT MAC'S CAFE
SONNY'S BBQ

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: