Nicos Pizza, 301 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Nicos Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 301 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6019617
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler by the hand wash sink is not maintaining food at 41°.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomato 50°, eggs 51°, lettuce 51°, ham 51°, cheese 54°, items were moved to another reach in and cooler was set to a lower setting.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pizza/calzone/stromboli hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA SOLD BY THE SLICE HELD BELOW TEMPERATURE **Warning**
  • 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. See stop sale. PIZZA BY THE SLICE **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. PIZZA BY THE SLICE **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 6lb tomato can, corrective action taken, removed from inventory
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over sliced meats and cheeses, line drawer RIC, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stacking clean dishes in HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food potentially contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Cut peppers by dirty dishes, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bag of flour
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen utensils water 98f, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Scooping cut cooked onions into container on 3compartment sink with dirty dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10ppm chlorine, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinated chicken at 50f, out while cut, corrective action taken, in RIC
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Cleaners by plates, **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.IN SEMOLINA Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. PLASTIC LINING ON TOP OF REACHIN COOLER LOOSE
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN PARMESEAN CHEESE and YEAST Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. THUMBLOCK REAR DOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEATBALLS AT 118F FOR 20 MINUTES, Corrected On Site. REHEATED TO 165F
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. YELLOW POWDER Corrected On Site.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ALL SINKS, REPAIRS FOR HOT WATER HEATER PENDING
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SALT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DUMPING ICE Repeat Violation.
  • 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. IN YEAST Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed manual warewashing wash temperature at less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. HEATING WATER FOR DIDHES
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS NOT STORED INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. WEED KILLER and GLASS CLEANER WITH CLEAN DISHES Corrected On Site.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 10 ppm at 3 comPARTMENT sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. GLASSDOOR REACHIN AT 55F, DO NOT USE FOR PH FPOD UNTIL CAPABLE PF 41F
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PANS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 79F
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. leuttice in hws Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SALT, SUGAR, PEPPER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. NOT USING SANITIZER AFYER RINSE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BACK DOOR BLOCKED BY REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LASAGNA, HAM, TURKEY, CHEESES, HALF and HALF, PASTA, AT 55-60F OVERNIGHT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SHELL EGGS PVER COOKED PASTA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 1-ppm at 3 comPARTMENT sink Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN BULK SPICES INDER PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. GETTING WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in breadcrumbs Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. LSRGE KITCHEN REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. SPONACH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BATHROOM CLEANER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. AT 108F ON GRIDDLE, REMOVED TO COOL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN and BEEF Repeat Violation.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. REAR DOOR BLOCKED WITH RACKS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED PASTA IN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WHITE SUBSTANCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA, CHICKEN, EGGPLANT
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. GETTING WATER FOR DRINKS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL IN SEMONOLINA
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SCOOPING ICE WITH GLASS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ CHLORINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE & TAN SUBSTANCES, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. BROKEN THERMOMETER IN PIZZA REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN BREAD CRUMBS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. STOVETOP
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ CHLORINE IN BUCKET Corrected On Site.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. AT CALLBACK SOME PIZZAS NOT MARKED
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER PASTA RIC, RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE IN FREEZER, ON CALLBACK RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW VEAL
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. BASIL IN CLOTH
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. RIC
  • Critical. Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. WASH & RINSE ONLY,AT CALLBACK EMPLOYEE STATED THEY WASH, RINSE IN SANITIZER THEN RINSE IN FRESH WATER
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-05-1 Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HOT WATER LESS THAN 100 DEGREES BOTH BATHROOMS
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 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.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. RIC ON LINE NOT CLOSED PROPERLY
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. BROKEN IN RIC
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER PASTA RIC, RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. BASIL IN CLOTH
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. WASHING DISHES
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. RIC
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. WASH & RINSE ONLY
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. OLIVES STORED IN CAN
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HOT WATER LESS THAN 100 DEGREES BOTH BATHROOMS
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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 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. EMPLOYEE WORKING 4 MONTHS NOT TRAINED
6/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA AT 78 DEGREES F ON CALLBACK TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FILLED OUT EACH PIZZA NOT MARKED
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. WAS NEW ESTABLISHMENT AT TIME OF INITIAL INSPECTION 60 DAY EXTENSION
11/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE & HAM AT 45 DEGREES F, STATED DUETO BAIN MARIE BEING OPEN DURING LUNCH
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA AT 78 DEGREES F
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN OVER SAUCE IN REACHIN
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. STORED NEXT TO HANDSINK EXPOSED TO SPLASH
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. HAND SINK MISSING AT FRONT FOOD LINE, PLUMBING & DISPENSER IN PLACE SINK REMOVED
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CONTAINER IN FRONT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. LADIES ROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. LADIES ROOM
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. MENS ROOM
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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. UNDER HANDSINK
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • 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
9/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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