PIZZILLO PIZZA PASTA

7293 NW 36 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 8/20/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17

Inspection Details:

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles near dry storage area. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed read in cooler near 3 compartment sink with an ambient temperature of 50 F. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep counter at pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu prepared and packaged onsite not labeled. Operator labeled tiramisu at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpsters shared by other locations at plaza missing drain plugs. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at reach in coolers and reach in freezer soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpsters shared by other locations at plaza with the lids open. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of pizza boxes stored on floor at dry storage. Operator placed sleeve of pizza boxes off the ground. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored wet mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like growth on surface of montanada sauce with milk cream. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50 F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were prepped less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 1 employee currently employed more than 60 days with no training. Mariangelis Rojas. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator was not aware of how to calibrate thermometer. Operator was coached on how to properly calibrated thermometer. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment has no consumer advisory posted. Operator was provided consumer advisory via email. Warning
Health Inspector (2024-08-20)
2024-08-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).

Inspection on 8/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at pizza station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed cutting board with cut marks at pizza station. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer by pizza station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed quaternary test strips expired. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed Ernesto Gomez and Mariangelis Rojas with no food handler certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed only 1 employee currently employed more than 60 days with no training. Mariangelis Rojas **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-08-20)
2024-08-20
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 5/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted stored at front counter by register. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at pizza station.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler by register in disrepair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer located near the 3 compartment sink.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer by pizza station.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands before placing new gloves on, and she did. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken over seafood mix at reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided via email to operator. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handsink located next to pizza station block with garbage can. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed Ernesto Gomez and Mariangelis Rojas with no food handler certificate.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided via email to operator. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8585456
2024-05-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 3/26/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler by the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8585215
2024-03-26
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/5/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, dated October 1, 2021 on bulletin board near entrance door of restaurant establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor next to the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler by the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensil stored upright located by the reach in cooler next to the register by the front counter. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored above preparation table near the hand sink by the front counter. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottle with no common name throughout all reach in cooler. Observed containers with food with no common name located in reach in cooler near the 3 compartment sink.Manager placed label on containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, dated October 1, 2033. At time of inspection observed 3 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 10+ customers. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bolognese sauce (56F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, across from 3 compartment sink, less than 4 hours. Employee removed food item and placed into bottom of reach in cooler, for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza (98F - Hot Holding) located at hot holding display unit, stored at front counter, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat food items to 135F and above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink block with garbage can in front of it, located near front counter of restaurant. Observed hand sink block near the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed air conditioner pipe draining into hand sink, near front counter. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certification not provided or observed at time of inspection. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand sink by the front counter. Employee replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided and emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Food Inspector #8355746
2024-01-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).