STEVES PIZZA EXPRESS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with tomato sauce stored on the floor if the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with tomato sauce stored on the floor if the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pizzas not covered in a reach next to the register. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Stored food not covered. Observed pizzas not covered in a reach next to the register. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed her cell phone in preparation table and then handled pepperoni to the front line without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (69 F - Cold Holding) stored in a plastic container on preparation table. Operator was advised to use TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was emailed to operator.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed faucet for hot water is not working at hand wash sink located by the oven.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing 1 ceiling tile on the right side of the oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated food debris, grease and dust throughout the kitchen area. Also observed walk in cooler vent soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken inside reach in cooler not covered.

Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink,located next to three-compartment.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed speed racks at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on the right side of hood system.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler vent soiled with debris. Observed ceiling tiles over pizza oven soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at kitchen area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 88F. Employee changed water and heated to a final temperature of 140F. Cos Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on shelf next to handwashing sink soiled with food debris and mold like substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across fryers soiled with food debris.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls of walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed wall next to handwashing sink at preparation area soiled with food debris.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over pizza oven and cook line soiled with grease like debris. Observed air vents soiled with debris.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid missing.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located at the front of establishment with ice buildup.

Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks inside walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic with oil 74F( - Cold Holding) . As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed food manager Ryan unable to asnwered chicken cooking temperature. Provided temperature to operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment with no written procedures for time as a public health. Provided to operator via email, operator filled out procedures during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink near back exit door with water at 77 F. Run water for approximately 3 minutes.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation cooler with cut marks no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave and oven interior soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible at time of inspection.

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf rusted next to the hand washing sink near back exit door.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at front counter.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee placed it in the cooler to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available upon request. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat lasagna held longer than 24 hours in the walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on the preparation table.

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 2 large cheese pizzas keg under Time as a Public Health Control, not time marked. As per manager for lass than an hour outside. Manager time marked the pizzas on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 handout to operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the walk in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board attached to the cooler located in front of the steam table.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 108.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and blade soiled.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked water stained tiles over the walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on several prep tables.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in ware washing area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under prep tables and below shelving.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of 2 liters coke plastic bottles on the dining room floor. Also observed large container of flour on the floor in the kitchen. The manager moved the items off of the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the lobby freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peels being stored on top of the soiled oven.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled and walk in cooler gasket soiled and reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Also observed the hood filters soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-29: Time Extended