The Pizza Pod, 213 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: The PIZZA POD
Address: 213 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-339-0548
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 02/05/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/05/2015Non Illness Complaint
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Observation: Dried food debris build up on the table mounted can opener blade. Can opener was removed and cleaned by PIC. Debris build up on the inside of the kitchen ice machine. Staff cleaned and sanitized the inside of ice machine.
  • Posting inspection reports
    Observation: Most recent Food Inspection Report was not posted. PIC posted current report.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observation: No hand soap available at the hand sink in the back prep room. PIC supplied soap.
  • Refuse, recyclables, and returnables
    storage, maintenance, and removal
  • Equipment location, installation, repair, and adjustment
    Observation: Ice machine leaks from the bottom right corner of the machine and pans collect the drips. Unit is not in good repair. Handle for the hand sink by the kitchen entrance door is missing. Sink can still be operated. Faucet assembly is not in good repair. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition.
  • Handwashing signage
    Observation: No hand washing reminder sign posted in the employee restroom. Inspector left sign with PIC.
  • Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods
    Observation: Debris/flour build up on the floors around and under equipment.
09/15/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/27/2014Non Illness Complaint
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
10/23/2013Routine
  • Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods
    Observed raw chicken stored above pizza dough and ground meat above pizza sauce in sliding door refrigeration unit at service counter. Corrected at time of inspection.
  • Outer openings are protected
    Observed front exterior door propped open.
  • Handwashing cleanser, availability
    Observed no hand soap and paper towels at hand sink located next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Hand drying provided
    Observed no hand soap and paper towels at hand sink located next to 3-compartment sink.
  • equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch.
    Obsserved red sauce splatter on exterior of prep island counter at front service area.
  • Roasts held at a temperature of 130°F or above
    Observed pizza at a temperature of 92*F at pizza warmer. Person in charge adjusted temperature of unit on this day.
  • Plumbing system repaired according to law
    Observed water leaking under ice machine in back kitchen. Observed hand sink with no faucet handle at front handsink next to pizza oven.
10/15/2013Routine
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
08/28/2013Routine
  • Clean condition-hands and arms
  • Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
  • Fruits and vegetables that are cooked to hot holding are cooked to 135°F
  • Discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours
  • Shellstock, maintaining identification
08/23/2013Routine

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