MAZZOLA'S WEST REST PIZZERIA

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler meat sauce (51-55F - Cooling) stored in deep covered Bain Marie. Per operator item was prepared late last night and held in the walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef tubes in a pan stored on top of a covered container of tomato sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then proceeded to fill up fountain drinks without washing hands.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. in walk-in cooler meat sauce (51-55F - Cooling) stored in deep covered Bain Marie. Per operator item was prepared late last night and held in the walk-in cooler overnight.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler meat sauce (51-55F - Cooling) stored in deep covered Bain Marie.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 bags of clams in hand washing sink. Operator removed and placed in cooler. Observed server dump a cup of soda and ice in the handwashing sink. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve foam hinged containers stored on kitchen floor

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Wilfredo V. Expired on 5/24/2025 Joseph M. Expired on 2/8/24 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Same Admin Complaint

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:30 p.m. , no time marked on fresh garlic in oil held using time as a public health control. Operator determined that item made at 11:00 a.m. Operator correctly time marked item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with soup stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed calamari thawing in standing water at prep area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler held in a plastic container.inside a third pan Observed garlic and oil (52F - Cold Holding) in a Bain Marie stored inside a third pan per operator held less than two hours. Operator placed In ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser . Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of pizza sauce stored on walk in cooler floor Observed plastic containers of rolls stored on walk in floor. Observed bags of broccoli and boxes of calamari stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath hand washing sink. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veal (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items place in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time mark on garlic in oil held using time as a public health control. Operator determined that item was prepared 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauce was cooked on 03/08/2022. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles on cookline

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open drinks container stored on food preparation table next to container with soups.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with flour stored on dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed box with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. +Observed unwashed box with lemons stored over sandwich bread in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed cooked pasta (81°F - Hot Holding); ground beef (64°F - Cold Holding); on table between grill and deep fryer. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill. 2) Observed pastas (52°F - Cold Holding); egg plant (51°F - Cold Holding); ham (54°F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator placed all tcs food items in walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with lasagna with no date mark. Per operator lasagna was cooked 10/20/2021 in the morning. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 1)Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in ware wash area. Operator elevated. 2) Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bust pans with bread stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water next to handwash sink in dish wash area. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation