Village Pizza, 1400 Village Sq Blvd #33, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VILLAGE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1400 Village Sq Blvd #33, Tallahassee, FL 32312-1235
License #: 4702374
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foil containers and lids above salad/pasta station not all inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese at 60°F at pizza station and out since about 10-10:30. Observed ricotta moved to cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pizza prepared about an hour prior to inspection with no time stamp. Observed pizza still whole and unsold. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at handwash sink at cookline reach maximum temperature of 83°F. Observed hot water shut off at handwash sink and no water is dispersed when hot faucet is turned.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at cookline and at ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed lasagnas removed from freezer and not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in wine cooler at server drink station. Observed heavy cream and milk held within cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use pizza sauce on counter in kitchen at 49°F and in use since about 10am. Manager advised employee to place sauce in an ice bath. Observed at 38°F by end of inspection. Observed pizza sauce in walk-in cooler made the previous day at 44°, 45°F. Observed sauce put into ice bath and at end of inspection and sauce was observed at 36° and 39°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed 2 metal containers of pizza sauce in walk-in cooler made on previous day at 44°and 45°F. Manager stated the sauce is not cooked but mixed with canned and fresh ingredients. Observed sauce placed in ice bath and at end of inspection observed at 36° and 39°F. **Corrected On-Site**
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink in kitchen area at the end of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans and plastic lids in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Manager said he will figure out what is wrong.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Near soda dispenser at server station.
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler in server area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish storage rack in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout main kitchen area.
  • 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. Milk in reach in cooler at server station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Beef in a box stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty bin/tub. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage cup on wooden prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On main cook line (left unit). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets as well as door, torn and in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In walk in cooler next to pizza sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Between hand wash sink and dish wash area.
  • 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. Milk and cream in reach in cooler near servers station. **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HWS IN DISH ROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MEN'S BATHROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. RIC UNDER MAKE TABLE.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED CUP WITHOUT LID IN DRY STORAGE - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASH HANDS
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE HANDSINK FOR OTHER PURPOSES
  • OBSERVED OIL ON THE GROUND IN DRY STORAGE (COOKING OIL) - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACH IN THE ELECTRIC BOX - WARNING
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACH UNDER THE OVEN ON LINE - WARNING
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACHES BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER ON LINE -
4/11/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Wholesome, sound condition
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Wholesome, sound condition
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Plumbing system in disrepair; mop sink not draining.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Improper cooling of soup.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Caesar dressing uses shell eggs.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta fagioli at 48 F, cooled in walk in cooler for approximately 18 hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; side station where milk is stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle stripped at kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility in men's room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in back kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has gap at threshold where rubber sweep is broken.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield broken in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate above make table and at walk in light switch. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk, cooked peppers, butter, spinach all at 49 F in walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 6-15-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; cook's line make tables.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk, cooked peppers, butter, spinach all at 49 F in walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 6-15-10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; walk-in cooler at 49 F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-15-10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; cook's line make tables.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and produce; shell eggs next to red cabbage.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; ice scoop on shelf.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Only handwash sink in dishroom, approximately 20 steps and around a corner from pizza station.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-06-1 Observed missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. In men's restroom, no partition between urinal and sink/door.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry. Mop lying on ground by storage shed.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza for slices held without time marking, less than two hours. Time as a Public Health Control form provided.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Only handwash sink in dishroom, approximately 20 steps and around a corner from pizza station.
  • Critical. Observed missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. In men's restroom, no partition between urinal and sink/door.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; removed from restrooms to laminate.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found; two old droppings by pizza oven. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 2/10/10.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found inside shutters below electrical boxes.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by approximately 5 old rodent droppings found around butcher block prep table by mixer.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Rear kitchen exit has large gap at threshold and old rodent droppings are present in establishment.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse stored over cook line and another by sack of flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored; cough syrup stored with slicer blade attachment and another bottle on dry storage shelf.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Mop lying on ground by storage shed.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.pasta in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.turkey reach in coolers on cooks line at 46degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.in use knife point broken
  • Observed gasket on ice machine door torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.ladies restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.windex ,cleaner Corrected On Site.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin freezer door broken
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.faucet 3 comp sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.ladies restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.breaker box
8/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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