Pizza Hut #4675, 1498 Us Hwy 17 North, Wauchula, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA HUT #4675
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1498 Us Hwy 17 North, Wauchula, FL 33873
License #: 3500216
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed dust build up on condenser fan guards in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.( observed gaskets with build up of black substance in marketable)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( observed black substance inside drink nozzles in wait area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.( observed hand sink blocked by garbage can by ice machine)
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( dust build up on condenser fan covers in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.( by ice machine)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( hand sink by 3 compartment sink)
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( condenser fan covers in walk in cooler)( reach in cooler storing salad items in waitress area)
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.( forks and spoons in waitress area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( racks storing lids and pans in dry storage room)(rack storing dishes in dish area)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.( dish area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( wire whisk in waitress area) **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( condenser fan in walk in cooler )
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( by ice machine)
9/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( over box rack on back side of cut table)
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. ( clean dish rack)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ( bottom of pan storing utensils on clean dish rack)
  • 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. ( employee cutting green peppers for later use without gloves) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing sanitize bucket by ice machine) ( storing utensils in waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [ boxes not stored inverted on top shelving ]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [ plastic container with cinnamon sugar not labeled ]
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils-ice tea spoons at beverage counter- not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DISHWASHING MACHINE DOORS
  • ACCUMULATION OF WATER and FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOOR TRACKS OF RANDELL COOLER
  • Critical - MISSING HANDWAHSING SIGN IN MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical - SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF SLIME MATERIAL ON ICE MACHINE NEAR 3 COMP SINK
  • VENTS ABOVE ICE MACHINE DIRTY and DUSTY
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza make table at 47 degrese on all phf
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of oven has old food debris
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza make table all items at 47 degrese
6/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.flat ware wraped with handles covered eating part exposed
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. heavly encrusted food debris on can opner
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. thick stickie buildup old lables glue
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. storage containers lids soiled with old food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. door to walk in encrusted with debris movable with alcohol swab
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. wall by w lk in cooler has black mold like growth growing on wall by glass opening
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.black debris running up wall 6 inches
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. hand sink on cook line
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. lids and dough pans soiled with old grease and food
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in freezer food on floor
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at pizza line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. encrusted blade
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. and black easily movable with alcohol swab ,debris on wall to walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. behind oven wall has dust bunnies
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. at pizza oven blowing on pizza make line
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. several pizza makers has hair moving above and around open food
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. stacked storage containers has old stickers and food debris reaady to use
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. dough lids has old food debris
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. hot holding box for pizza has old dry food and grease
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of pizza oven has old food debris
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stored wet ne ted
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.boxes stored on floor
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at sprayer leak with green mold like growth
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. black and green mold like growth at sink by dish machine
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dressings jugs not labled
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pan of bagged noodles in walk in at 68 degrese over 2 hours
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. packaged noodles in walk in at 68 degrese
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. green pepper stored in container with black easily movable mold like growth
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. crutons stored in container with old food debris and grease smears
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. thick old food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. can opner base has old black residue
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go lids on floor in dry storage
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood has grease build up
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. serve has bracelet on serving ice and open food and ornate ring
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by microwave
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. pans washed and stacked without taking old date marking stickers off
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. storage warmer at drive thru window has old dry food debris
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood has grease build up
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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