Pizza Pino, 5529 S 78 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIZZA PINO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5529 S 78 St, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3916328
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*
1.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
n/a
n/a
Service:
*
1.0
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 by freezer, 6 under dish sink, 2 by handwash sink in prep area **Warning** On 9/2/14- 1 under three compartment sink, 1 by freezer
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1 door glass cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Shared **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Pizza paddle **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning** On 9/2/14- by slicer prep table
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies **Warning**
09/02/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 by freezer, 6 under dish sink, 2 by handwash sink in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1 door glass cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Shared **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Pizza paddle **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ground tomatoes **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, ham 42°f, tzatziki sauce, potato salad 42°f, feta cheese THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: August 29, 2014 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meat pie 149°f, pizza 165°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by freezer THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: August 29, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 1 door glass cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of fryers
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All areas and corners
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label worn off.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose attached to 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Tray on soda fountain machine
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Prep kitchen
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roach found. Observed one almost dead roach.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on top of bag in boxes soda
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. In storage room
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Turkey and ham
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage for chemicals. Handsink near the dish room
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. both sinks
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.powder sugar Corrected On Site.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 37-observed wall soiled with accumulated dust
  • 37-observed wall soiled with accumulated grease
  • 38-lights missing the proper shield
2/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station cooler This violation must be corrected by : 2-22-12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. storage room -flour, cornmeal
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. metal plate in cornmeal Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. W2-40 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. near reachin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near cooking equipment
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. torn gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham, cheese
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. wrong label on spray bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. cooks line
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink by front counter
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. pizza paddles
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. corners of storage room and under shelves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag in box soda Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. metal container in cornmeal Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. raw chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. powdered sugar
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting green peppers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back room sink
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/3/2011Routine - 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. cold cuts
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Faucet/handle in poor repair at plumbing fixture. handsink in backroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. backroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.backroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. backroom by freezer
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.not available at time of visit This violation must be corrected by : 12/29/09.
  • 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 : 12/29/09.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

lisa deneka

Added on Feb 15, 2015 2:28 AM
Visited on Feb 15, 2015 3:27 AM
Food:
n/a
Service:
*
Price:
****
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
Decided 2 try pinos. .. to see if they could Compare to palm river pizza which is superb always! First driver gets lost ...2nd driver had no change 3rd and worst did not get What I ordered, UNDERCOOKED & I GOT SICK
.. I ordered an 18" "pino pizza " which both the take out menu AND their website clearly states is pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, onions, green pepper & extra cheese. I asked very clearly 3 times no sausage add more mushrooms. When I finally received my $20.18 pizza it was luke warm & covered & I mean covered with little round meat things appeared to be sausage. .. I call immediately and the man on the phone somewhat rude says " I made that pizza, there's no sausage. " well what are the brown things? He says " ground beef" Neither Your take out menu nor your website says a the Pino pizza has beef!. He says "no, but i add"

I DON'T LIKE ground beef on my freaking pizza. .. so I begin the daunting task of trying to scrape off ...starved I give up and bite in....Could It Be Any Worse? ? YES. ITS UNDERCOOKED AND DOUGHY!
Too Hungry ... I go ahead and finished one piece anyway . 15-20 minutes I developed intense stomach ache & I had to race to the bathroom... all Night! My fiance choose to go skip the pizza & ate nothing.

PINO PIZZA offered me no explanation nor apology when I complained about the stupid ground beef . ( by the way. .the extra mUshrooms did not exist for whatever that's worth as well!)

Ive lived in this neighborhood for many years and I WILL NEVER recommend a soul to eat their food. What a waste of $$$ :(
Would you recommend PIZZA PINO to others? No
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