Clearwater, Pinellas County

RUSSO'S NY PIZZERIA

2233 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Oct 28, 2021
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
Inspections
2

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.

Oct 28, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 20622676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20622677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making pizza no hat. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-28: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 15Total: 25

01B-28-5

Detail 20454633

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Clam chowder in walk in cooler dated 7/28.

08A-17-6

Detail 20454642

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. Raw chicken over cookie dough in reach in freezer. Employee moved cookie dough to top shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20454646

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder in walk in cooler dated 7/28.

22-02-4

Detail 20454638

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled, microwave interior soiled, can opener soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20454626

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front service counter area has ice dumped into it. Employee cleared ice. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20454640

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge has no proof of certified food manager.

02B-01-5

Detail 20454629

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw egg yolk used in Caesar dressing on cook line.

53B-13-5

Detail 20454636

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pizza chef no proof of employee training hired 6 months ago.

02B-02-5

Detail 20454625

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory printed and displayed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20454637

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser on shelf in pizza prep line area. Employee removed spray bottle and labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20454632

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black mold like debris. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20454630

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled.

40-06-5

Detail 20454635

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Glasses on counter next to single service. Employee removed glasses. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20454644

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making pizza no hat. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20454634

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in front line area under reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Detail 20454628

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in reach in cooler in prep room. Employee replaced thermometer. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 20454639

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 20454631

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand wash sink in women's restroom. Employee posted hand wash signage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20454627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and dust build up on serving tray stands and high chairs in dining room.

16-46-4

Detail 20454623

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date dot stickers on pans on drying rack.

33-16-4

Detail 20454643

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids open. Employee closed lids. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20454624

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee open water bottle and sports drink in front counter area cooler. Employee removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20454641

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor in front counter area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20454622

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter not in sanitizer bucket. Employee put wet cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20454645

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in container no label. Employee labeled flour. Corrected On-Site