Giovanni Ny Pizza, 6959 Cypress Garden Blvd, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GIOVANNI NY PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6959 Cypress Garden Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
License #: 6307381
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Near pizza ovens. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near pizza oven.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near pizza oven.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over ham. 1 door cooler near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in front of hand sink near dish machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Pizza make table.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In waitress station.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on dish rack.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Cleaner on top of make table inside kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Inside walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers near prep area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container inside hand sink near dishwashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near pizza ovens. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dishwashing machine.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza prep cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Apron on dish rack.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Inside walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on front counter.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 45° Cut tomatoes 46° Cheese 45°F.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spic and span on dish rack.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. In kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near soda machine.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walkin cooler.
7/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse on dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays on top of hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta inside walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. employee training expired.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near front counter.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under counter.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. near front counter.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 46 degrees F. inside walkin cooler, meatballs and ham 47 degrees F. and cheese 48 degrees F. inside reachin cooler near front counter.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go containers in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ants on hand sink near front counter.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle next to pizza on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on prep table.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham and cheese inside reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Locked reachin cooler in dining room
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bulk items
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Corrected On Site.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Portion cups
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage. Chest freezer
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
6/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Salad reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Pizza sauce reachin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Lg Tin foil pans
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Round tin foil pans
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. By single use tin foil pans
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lasagna
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna walkin cooler
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler- Noodles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza maketable
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken under 3-conpartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Shelves attached to walls in kitchen not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Handwashing sink kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Several
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in back of building.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. To many count in kitchen around and behind equipment.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 5-6 live roaches climbing wall over 3compartment sink and dish storage, 2 live roaches hallway, 3 live roaches in front counter area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Kitchen
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/03/11.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt and sugar containers.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on fryers.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. salt and sugar containers.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. near front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. near mop sink.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham inside reachin cooler near front counter.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pot inside hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under pizza ovens.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. chicken near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. near pizza ovens.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. near pizza ovens.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. underneath hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near pizza ovens.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. bleach on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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