LOCAL PIZZA
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Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use knives stored in sanitizer between uses. An employee removed the knives from the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Pizza dough not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pepperoni in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees using handwashing sinks to fill sanitizer buckets. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near canned food storage in the kitchen.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. The operator cleaned the top of the machine. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles in the kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys stored on a rack with canned foods in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the personal items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef brisket date marked 8/18. The operator discarded the brisket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked beef brisket date marked 8/18. The operator discarded the brisket. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray pesticide stored on a shelf near clean food containers above the dishmachine. Observed a spray cleaner stored on a shelf near clean utensils in the storage area. The operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution behind the bar exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the strainer. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Esther Vazquez and Jeyson Guerra FRLA employee training certification incomplete.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on the reach in cooler door at the pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the exit leading to the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing sink in the dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored near clean equipment on a metal rack in the dry store age area. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in a reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and personal belongings stored on a rack with canned foods. The operator properly stored the personal items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers not properly air dried in the dish area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on the reach in cooler door at the pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the exit leading to the walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pizza dough stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the pizza dough. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed an ice scoop stored uncovered at an outside ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an outside ice machine stored in an open with an open gate. The operator closed and locked the gate. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing sink in the dish area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on a cutting board at the pizza station. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The operator used a double bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies behind the bar. Observed 1 fly land on clean beverage cups. Observed 1 fly in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in a non-food grade bag in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked brisket date marked 11/29. The operator discarded the brisket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee place a liner in a trash can the handle clean tongs with out changing gloves. The employee changed gloves, washed hands, and cleaned the tongs. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the pizza station. The operator discarded the pizza sauce. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (54F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); ricotta sauce (49F - Cold Holding); pomodori sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (65F - Cold Holding) The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 3 hours. The operator moved the above foods to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed pizza held at time for public health with no time mark. The operator stated the pizza was held at 12:00. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in a three compartment sink behind the bar. Educated the operator on proper handwashing procedures. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the pizza station. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 27 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets for the reach in coolers at the pizza prep station.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the outside reach-in freezers.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the middle of the bar.
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the dining room rear exit door locked. The operator unlocked the door. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of pomodori sauce in the kitchen. The operator discarded the can of sauce. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging from the canned foods rack in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the pizza prep area. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the pizza prep station. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).