Verrazano Pizza, 1057 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VERRAZANO PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1057 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080-6732
License #: 6501059
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 11/08/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/08/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA AT FRONTLINE AT 75 F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CHICKEN IN WALKINCOOLER, OILCONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SUGAR AT FRONTLINE
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING ONIONS Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. UTENSIL IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREPTABLE
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. NUMEROUS PLATES THROUGHOUT NOT INVERTED . KITCHEN , FRONTLINE , DINING
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK :FRONTLINE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. HEAVY SOILED WALKINCOOLER FLOOR
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACKDOOR STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. UNAWARE OF HOTHOLDING TEMPERATURES
08/02/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DELI MEATS
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BAG OF OREGANO NOT LABELED
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING PIZZA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER FROM BEING OUTSIDE
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SODA DISPENSOR
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. HANGING WITH SINGLE SERVICE CUP LIDS
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. TOO MUCH BLEACH
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT BACKDOOR STORAGE
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03C-07-1 Cooked ground beef not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. MEATBALLS AT 113 DEGREES, RIGHT OUT OF OVEN
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FLOUR STORED UNDER HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER BROCCOLLI IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-13-1 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. AFTER HANDLING MONEY THEN PREPARING SAUCE
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-14-1 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. EMPLOYEE SNEEZED AND DID NOT WASH
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. MALE IN KITCHEN WITH LONG HAIR
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED/CHIPPED CONTAINERS
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EXTERIORS OF EQUIPMENT
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CUPS IN WAITSTATION NOT DRY BEFORE STACKING
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food. HANGING WITH TEA
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-09-1 Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. AT HOME USE ONLY ANT/ROACH SPRAY
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. STEREO
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETERS
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PEPPERONI AT 51 AND CHEESE AT 50 IN MAKE TABLE
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. MEATBALLS AT 113 DEGREES, RIGHT OUT OF OVEN
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. UNIT HOLDING FOODS BETWEEN 50-51.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FLOUR STORED UNDER HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER BROCCOLLI IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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. AFTER HANDLING MONEY THEN PREPARING SAUCE
  • 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. EMPLOYEE SNEEZED AND DID NOT WASH
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. MALE IN KITCHEN WITH LONG HAIR
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED/CHIPPED CONTAINERS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EXTERIORS OF EQUIPMENT
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CUPS IN WAITSTATION NOT DRY BEFORE STACKING
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. HANGING WITH TEA
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. AT HOME USE ONLY ANT/ROACH SPRAY
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. STEREO
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETERS
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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