PIZZA MARIA

Observed acquaintance of owner enter into the kitchen to wash hands at the ware wash sink. [CA] The "person in charge" shall ensure that persons unnecessary to the food facility operation shall not be allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

10+ rodent droppings were observed in the crevice and on top of the unused one-door reach-in refrigerator used for document storage. 2+ rodent droppings observed on top of the pizza oven. No contamination of food or food contact surfaces was observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. Numerous live flies observed inside the kitchen and dining area. [CA] Use any and all approved methods to abate live flies.

Warm water at the hand wash station in the restroom measured at 78F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Cut tomato maintained out in ambient temperature measured at 55F. Employees had just used tomato to prepare personal meal. Marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese maintained inside the preparation refrigerator measured at 44F and 47F respectively. Top cover of the refrigerator was maintained opened for a preparation of their personal meal. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Cut tomato was returned into the preparation refrigerator to immediately cool. Lid of the preparation refrigerator was closed to help preparation refrigerator maintain cold holding temperature.

Observed live fly landing on used kitchen knife maintained at the preparation table. Active food preparation was not being conducted at the time. [CA] Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned, sanitized, and free from contamination. [COS] Instructed employee to wash and sanitize knife.

Five-year Food Safety Certified managerial certificate unavailable for review. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Employees' three-year food handler cards were unavailable for review. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. ** Repeat violation.

Observed employee's eaten plate of food maintained on the preparation table next to open food that they were actively preparing. This Division did not observe employee actively eating while conducting food preparation. [CA] No employee shall eat or drink in the food prep, food contact storage, or food storage areas, use designated area.

Food manager certificate (FSC) is expired - 05/16/2024. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food handler card for PIC is expired - 02/04/2024. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Ambient temperature of the pizza preparation refrigerator measured between 43F to 44F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Investigate cause and repair in an approved manner.

Warm water at the restroom hand wash sink initially measured at 84F and stabilizes at 77F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Container of sliced cheese observed maintained on food preparation counter measuring at 64F. Manager stated that sliced cheese was just taken out in preparation for an order of burgers. Numerous PHF items maintained inside the pizza preparation refrigerator measured as follows: - Marinara sauce - 45F. - Shredded mozzarella cheese - 44F. - Raw sausage - 42F. - Salami - 43F. - Pepperoni - 44F. Ambient temperature of the food preparation refrigerator measured between 43F to 44F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Container of sliced cheese was returned to the walk-in refrigerator to immediately cool.