Bella's New York Style Pizza, 1918 Boy Scout Dr, Fort Myers, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bella's New York Style Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1918 Boy Scout Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
License #: 4605507
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop salt.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes/lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce and tomatoes 57°F.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop Parmesan cheese.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop spices.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bin.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and stored in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Observed wiping cloth solution with chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Corrected On Site. New solution 50 ppm.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair for water leaking problem. It will be fixed today, plumber already called.
  • Critical - Observed two open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and stored on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair: 6 inch hole in ceiling above plate shelf Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor underneath kitchen equipment and sink near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wiping cloth above cutting board. Corrected On Site.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front handwash sink next unannounced inspection
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. bottom of back screen door has visible gap, vermin present. next unannounced inspection
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. 6 inch hole in ceiling above plate shelf next unannounced inspection
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front handwash sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. hot water heater is disconnected, is being replaced.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. 6 inch hole in ceiling above plate shelf
  • Critical - Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. hot water heater broken
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. underneath kitchen equipment
  • Observed hole in wall. 6 inch hole in wall right of front handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in back of kitchen; 1 live roach on storage shelf; 2 live roaches on floor near stove; 3 live roaches in stove oven; 1 live roach on edge of reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. bottom of back screen door has visible gap, vermin present.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.paint can,cleaners, stored in dining room
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - sani. bucket found at 0ppm. should be between 50-100ppm.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - next to oven and next to 3 comp. sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - for sani. bucket - chlorine.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises - 20 dead roaches under 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - cheese in blocks in cookline reach-in cooler found at 47 F - cheese reach-in cooler is over stacked.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw whole shell eggs stored over vegetables in back reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - bread on top of oven.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided - certificates not available.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - quat. ammonium.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair - Back door.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Proof of required employee training provided only available in spanish needs english approved training manual.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - tall reach-in next to fryers found at an ambient temp of 58 F.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - Blocked by plastic containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - next to pizza station.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - quat. ammonium.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - back dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on main kitchen counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - employee put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener - under pizza counter.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - tightly sealed soup container with condensation build up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink - in prep. sink next to handsink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - Pizza reach-in cooler on cookline and tall reach-in cooler next to fryers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - raw chicken, egg plant, milk in reach-in cooler found at 51 F.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair - Back door.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - Bread on top of oven stored directly on soiled top surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - on top of 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit - pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided only available in spanish needs english approved training manual.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing - 3 comp. sink found at 500+ppm. should be between 200-400ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on cookline. Corrected On Site.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training incomplete - certificates not filled out.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - by 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - next to bread in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - garlic in oil bread, cheese pizza found at 72 F on cookline. Corrected On Site. Implementation of time as public health control recommended.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water - in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food - raw whole shell eggs stored over cooked pasta.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw poultry over seafood in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food - WD-40 next to sugar buckets.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched - spoons and forks on togo rack.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets.reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reach in cooler
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - ricotta cheese in reach-in cooler found at 56 F. Corrected On Site. Iced down.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - cheese pizza on counter found at 88 F. Corrected On Site. Gave time as public health control info.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - reach-in cooler in front of pizza oven found at an ambient temp. of 50 F. all PHF was iced down. plase fax in report Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food - raw eggs on top of cooked pasta in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - next to pizza racks.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only - extension cord for fan.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - in back dry storage.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked roast.
  • 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--flour bin.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--metal cans.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease and foodlike debris on and around stove/cookline.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at mop/utility sink in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at mop/utility sink in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink next to three compartment sink used to store plastic containers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--employee restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under three compartment sink around grease trap.
  • Observed hole in wall at pizza prep entrance.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress--back kitchen exit blocked by board. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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