PITA STAR

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed 1 roach under a bus tub on top of boxes of tahini in the kitchen. 2. Observed 4 live roaches on shelves outside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: 1 live roach on the wall next to a shelf in the kitchen between the walk-in cooler and back door. 1 live roach observed crawling on the wall next to the walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 in the left front cold table, water in the bottom of the entire unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed 1 dead roach on the wall under a table between the walk-in cooler and back door of the restaurant in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: 4 dead roaches observed on the floor in the kitchen between the walk-in cooler and back door. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed french fries (115F - Cooling) at 11:15 - retested at 110°F after 1 hour. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed approximately 10 flies flying around near the back door near the dish washing area and walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed falafel in the walk-in stored in non-food grade bag. Manager replaced the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed 1 roach under a bus tub on top of boxes of tahini in the kitchen. 2. Observed 4 live roaches on shelves outside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed over 50 roach droppings on shelves outside the walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed 4 rodent droppings on a shelf between the back door and walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left cold table eggplant (54F - Cold holding); Turkish salad (54F - Cold holding); hummus (56F - Cold Holding). Per the operator all food stocked for 1 hour. All food moved to alternate refrigeration to quick-chill and replaced with new food from the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a food dicer on the lower shelf of the table near the walk-in cooler soiled with diced onions. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the reach in cooler, falafel not date marked. Per the employee the item was prepared yesterday. Employee added date mark Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

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 in the left front cold table, water in the bottom of the entire unit. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Observed 1 dead roach on the wall under a table between the walk-in cooler and back door of the restaurant in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Employee acquired hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all cooking equipment and around the perimeter of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of peeled potatoes on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above the three-compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the lower shelf of a table holding a mixer and diced soiled with grease and food debris. Observed all wall wire shelving soiled with grease, debris and dust. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a trash can full of water thawing turkey. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on all kitchen walls. Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator wrap a sandwich and place in a bag with ungloved hands. Instructed operator to wear gloves when performing these tasks and reviewed bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies land on the handle of a mixer used to prepare hummus. Observed 2 flies land in the prep table in the middle of the kitchen. Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize the mixer and prep tables. Employee cleaned and sanitized both areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of a chest freezer under a package of bread in the kitchen area. Roach went down the side of the cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling up the wall behind the chest freezer and spice storage rack and above where blanched french fries were cooling on the chest freezer. Operator killed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed In the walk-in cooler, chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); beef steak (48°F - Cold Holding). Per the manager items in cooler since yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed in the Right side flip top cooler; cooked eggplant (59-63°F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); ambient 43°F. Per the manager all items were prepared 2 hours prior. All TCS items moved to lower portion of the cooler to quick chill. 2. Left side cold table; diced tomatoes (63°F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (63°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67°F - Cold Holding); diced tomato salad (62°F - Cold Holding). Per the manager all items were prepared 2 hours prior. All items moved to alternate refrigeration to quick chill. 3. Observed in the walk-in cooler, diced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47°F - Cold Holding); falafel (46°F - Cold Holding); eggplant (44-46°F - Cold Holding). Per the manager all items prepared approximately 2 hours prior. All items moved to alternate refrigeration to quick chill. 4. Observed In the walk-in cooler, chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); beef steak (48°F - Cold Holding). Per the manager items in cooler since yesterday. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed seasoned chicken in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Per the operator the item was previously frozen. Item was stop sold due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef seasoned on site and then place in freezer not date-marked. Per the manager the item was prepared today, approximately 2 hours prior. Operator added date mark. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the chest freezer in the kitchen and under the cook line at the front counter. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of Cucumber pickles, a case of potatoes, and a case of cabbage on floor in the prep area of the kitchen. Operator moved all items to proper storage. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the shelves above the chest freezer in the kitchen, excessive grease and dust. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a beef roast thawing on top of a chest freezer. Instructed operator to thaw under running water or under refrigeration. Warning