Pizza Hut, 2745 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pizza Hut
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2745 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771-2323
License #: 6215531
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area .
  • Basic - Cove base floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair near dish machine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler, feta cheese container.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for chicken and beef base on counter under microwave.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In center of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach in cooler near microwave in kitchen gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Operator reuses plastic cottage cheese containers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets, near the walk In cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ ppm, rechecked 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Freestanding shelf next yo three compartment sink. Shelf under the three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed correct hand washing procedures with operator. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pads on waitstaff line 50°F , corrective action taken, had operator move butter pads to container filled with ice. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Two bottles of pine-sol are stored with clean pots under the three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Probe thermometers not calibrated accurately.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad in reach in cooler under passthrough window in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(above island table in kitchen)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(reach in freezers)
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Butter chips 49°F, )item moved to freezer to lower temp **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Silverware rack in hws) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above uncut melon, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind flattop grill
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pat 75°, wait station, placed into ice bath **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, Mac and cheese, walk in cooler
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler , tub of prepped onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Severely dented can of tomato juice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus pan of cooked potatoes, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One severely Dented cans present. Tomato juice (diane's garden brand). Segregated for turn to vendor, removed from inventory **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Asst items, walk in cooler: rice pudding, shepherd pie, mac and cheese
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked rice covered during cooling process; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst individually wrapped items in freezer - lasagne; stuffed peppers-
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after coughing; before removing clean dishes from machine Corrected On Site. counselled by mgmt during inspection
  • Critical - Observed employee experiencing persistent coughing,working with food, equipment and/or utensils. dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. ashtry on top of chest freezer ; near ice machine
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. tongs missing from lemon wedges; wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in chest freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. turkey
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beef stew covered duing cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of cabbage - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. rinsing nozzles - wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst items; walk in cooler - rice pudding; mac and cheese
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. foam cup containing white powder Corrected On Site. discarded
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of carrots Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. handwash sign posted at 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour bin Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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