MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on reach in cooler sliding door tracks. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelving in dry storage. Total: 7 rodent droppings. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tongs stored in sanitizer. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator dumped sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice at cook line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease on floor behind cooking equipment. Observed debris underneath reach in coolers. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in cooler. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings at office entrance and 1 dropping underneath handwash sink at cook line. Operator discarded droppings. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease behind cooking equipment. Observed debris around equipment at beverage station in dining room. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor near kitchen back exit. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in corner near underneath single service item storage area. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in employee restroom. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated on closing dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of chemicals in dishwasher area. Observed 3 rodent droppings behind soda machine. Observed 5 rodent droppings on floor in corner behind canned food and around reach in cooler. In back food prep area. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in use utensils stored in sanitizer. Operator removed utensils. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad preparer. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station and underneath ice machine. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine. Educated operator on the importance of having protective covers on lightbulbs. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lid closed. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable walls. Repeat Violation Warning