VJK PIZZA
12302 UNIVERSITY MALL CT
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed metal shavings on soiled can opener blade.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board stored on rolling cart is grooved at time of inspection. Operator took cutting board off shelf to dispose of later. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near front kitchen entrance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near ice machine in disrepair not in use, discussed with operator. Gaskets on reach in cooler near front kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler Gaskets on front reach in cooler. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FIRST TEMP 2:15 Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Pizza Sauce (48F - Cold Holding); Diced Ham (46F - Cold Holding) ; Egg Wash (46F) Operator placed in freezer at time of inspection SECOND TEMP 2:45 CORRECTED TO 43F Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza. Provided operator form for Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Black substance around caulking of three compartment sink.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Discussed with operator. Operator secured at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in front kitchen in disrepair.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzles.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over soda in walk in cooler. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table in back kitchen
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health control form and guide.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over flour. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container above prep table.
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in restroom, operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 F- retemp 41 F, sausage 47 F- retemp 43 F. In reach in cooler, operator placed on ice. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 109 F- retemp 177 F, chicken 120 F- retemp 180 F on steam table. Operator reheated. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).