MARINO'S PIZZA

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Observed marinara sauce (59F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (96F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Observed new batch of marinara sauce marinara sauce (59F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per operator more than 6 hours. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw beef stored over package of broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep cooler fresh mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Observed at pizza station shredded mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers if cooked pasta in walk in cooler. As per operator were cooked the night of 8/31/25.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers throughout kitchen of pasta sauce, flour, dry seasonings. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken tenders, ravioli, gnocchi, mixed vegetables, mozzarella sticks etc in both reach in freezers stored uncovered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at box of frozen fish on shelf next to slicer thawing at room temperature. Operator placed into walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line cooked breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (48F - Cold Holding); As per chef for about 45 minutes.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's bathroom. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 frozen packages of tuna not removed from packaging to thaw. Cook cut packages open and placed into reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers across from cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken tenders, ravioli, gnocchi, mixed vegetables, mozzarella sticks etc in both reach in freezers stored uncovered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at box of frozen chicken on counter next to slicer thawing at room temperature.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to dish machine.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over open box of heavy whipping cream. Operator removed and stored in bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table at cook line Bolognese (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 1 hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar area soda nozzle sprayer soiled with build up. Operator began to soak in sanitizer to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler 2 packages of frozen tuna in sealed packaging thawing. Operator removed tuna from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of chicken stored on floor. Operator began to store on shelf during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bar area reach in freezer.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed to store in container. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, knives stored between shelves. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at servers station on bread hot cabinet.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and at servers station.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at rear stored area backs of sugar uncovered . Operator closed and covered bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the cooked ground beef located in the walk-in cooler, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing oils. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the women bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing unit opposite oven.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed for the pizza peel,stored on top of pizza oven. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris,prep unit opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for raw mahi-mahi,tuna steaks, as per operator about 2 hrs ago. Operator removed from vacuum. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, unit opposite stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,by salad station, opposite fryers.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues,unit by the stove. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed for the bar unit, chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. Operator will sanitize at the main unit., called service technician. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food container stored in the kitchen unit. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the womens bathroom.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense feta cheese crumbles,prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of the oven. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, bar unit. Operator will use main unit, called service technician. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly steak above clams,located in the reach in freezer by the cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm. Operator diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice bin at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of oven. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above heavy cream located in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,pizza station: cooked ground beef ( as per operator about 2 hrs ago) (52°F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temperature cooked ground beef at 43°F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, observed sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen unit. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, no soap at kitchen unit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense pizza sauce, walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, pizza station and kitchen, units.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the front counter unit.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of oven, operator washed sanitized and placed in clean sheet pan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler.