Wellington, Palm Beach County

VICTOR'S PIZZA CAFE

10160 FOREST HILL BLVD STE C 110, Wellington, FL 33414

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
4 High Priority
Jul 10, 2024
City
Wellington
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22967373

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Italian Style Tomato Strips dented- 3 Peeled Plum tomatoes dented -1

22-43-4

Detail 22967369

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0ppm) Employee stated that he will correct. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 22967374

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter kitchen through door at backend of kitchen from outside wearing gloves then handled container of sauce with gloves; no glove change. Employee changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22967375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: house made tomato sauce (118F - Hot Holding) As per operator, tomato sauce reheated 2 hours prior. Employee reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22967366

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. Emailed poster to manager.

03D-15-4

Detail 22967372

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line; sitting on stovetop : cooked chicken (120F at 3:29pm; 114F at 3:51pm- Cooling) As per employee, cooling since 20 mins. At current rate of cooling, chicken will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22967371

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

41-17-4

Detail 22967370

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of unidentified chemical not labelled on lower shelf of dry storage area. Operator labelled. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22967368

Basic - Food stored on floor. Juices and water stored on floor in backend of kitchen. At walk in cooler: Container of potatoes with water on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 22967367

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01D-01-5

Detail 22590137

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator sells salmon under cooked no evidence of parasite destruction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Same. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22590138

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding equipment along cook line: chicken stock (59F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (62F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of walk in cooler 20 minutes prior. Not prepped or portioned today. No ice was in unit to keep cold. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to quick chill. At pizza make station:; diced chicken (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator held for 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Item double panned. Operator moved items to reach in cooler to quick chill. At flip top reach in cooler unit:; butter (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Items over stacked. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: At flip top reach in cooler unit:; butter (50F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

01C-05-4

Detail 22590139

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Same Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 22590140

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Same. Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 10Basic: 1Total: 22

03D-02-5

Detail 22585827

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: house made marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday and held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22585818

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. Employee touched cooked chicken with bare hand to feel temperature. Operator discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22585836

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects; 1 in dish washing area and one on cook line landing in pizza sauce. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 22585832

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator sells salmon under cooked no evidence of parasite destruction. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 22585829

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm+ppm). Advised operator to change solution to one of 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22585831

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. A small flying insect landed in pizza sauce stored in a cold holding equipment on cook line. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22585822

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top reach in cooler unit:; butter (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: house made marinara sauce (47F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday and held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22585837

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding equipment along cook line: chicken stock (59F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (62F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out of walk in cooler 20 minutes prior. Not prepped or portioned today. No ice was in unit to keep cold. Operator moved items back to walk in cooler to quick chill. At pizza make station:; diced chicken (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator held for 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Item double panned. Operator moved items to reach in cooler to quick chill. At flip top reach in cooler unit:; butter (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator held overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Items over stacked. See stop sale. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22585833

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. See stop sale. Pizza at front counter stored on TPHC; no time mark. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22585834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: chicken stock (122F - Hot Holding); vegetable soup (120F - Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked and placed in steam table 3 hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22585830

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near dishwashing area: WD-40 stored over prep table with clean bowls and pans. Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 22585823

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22585838

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

01C-10-4

Detail 22585839

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. The tag for the current batch was stored in a cup amongst the old tags. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22585820

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by sauce in sink. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 22585835

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit provided for dish machine. Operator provided quaternary ammonium test kit. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22585825

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22585826

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22585824

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. Emailed form to operator. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22585828

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza at front counter is stored using TPHC; no written plan. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22585821

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for salmon sold under cooked. Provided operator with consumer advisory; operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22585819

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-01-5

Detail 22241371

Basic - Bowl used to dispense sugar at the back of the kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.