LEONE'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked lasagna prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator properly date marked the above foods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee beverage on a food preparation surface at the pizza station. The beverage was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the expo line. The operator removed the forks for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for croutons not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop from the croutons. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the salad station. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Marked rear dining room exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored on top of containers in the upper portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the chicken in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic strainer stored inside of the handwashing sink behind the bar. The operator removed the strainer from the handwashing sink behind sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife sharpener stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator removed the knife sharpener for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed power cords near cutting board soiled with an accumulation of dust of the cook line. The operator cleaned the power cords. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed a cut unwashed raw onion in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the onion. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in the single door reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.

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 thawed tuna and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna and salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed containers of cut lettuce and sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the pizza station.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

The rear dining room exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags in direct contact with bread stored in the reach in freezer. The operator properly stored the bread. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (73F - Cold Holding) on a counter at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the butter. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73F - Cold Holding) on a counter at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the butter. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a cloth napkin used as a food liner for cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator removed the cloth napkin. 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 thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator discarded the salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a food preparation surface at the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature at the end of the cook line. The operator placed the salmon in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed focaccia bread stored in a non-food grade bag in the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator properly stored the focaccia. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked pasta in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed raw veal stored over cooked eggplant in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored all of the above raw food products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging next to liquor bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic colander in the mop sink behind the bar. The operator removed the colander from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for cheese, croutons, and pasta at the salad station reach in cooler. The operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used as a cover for fresh basil. The operator removed the wiping cloth from the basil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on food preparation areas in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverages. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a gap between hood filters on the cook line.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons on the expo line stored with the food contact surface up. The operator placed the spoons in the dish area for sanitization. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the salad station. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal stored over raw calamari in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near beverage bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Observed mussel tags missing date of last served.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for shredded cheese in the salad station reach in cooler. The operator discarded the ramekin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed linen cloth used to cover cut lettuce in the salad station reach in cooler. The operator removed the linen cloth. 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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut slits in the packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between an ice bin and bottle rack behind the bar. The operator removed the knife for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for salt not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the ready to eat vegetables. Corrected On-Site

The rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. The operator unlocked the exit door. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Observed all item properly dated at time of inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat 12-12-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-12-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented #10 can of chili sauce and three rusted #10 cans of chili sauce on storage rack in back of kitchen. Operator discarded the cans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 fish removed from original packaging stored over bagged vegetables in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored the raw fish. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer solution at dishwasher not dispensing. Operator set up three compartment sink until dishwasher could be serviced. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom left corner of dumpster rusted out.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag cooler in bottle cooler in bar area. Operator removed the employee item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids open at the dumpster.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverages in cooler at the wait station. Operator removed the beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted at the pizza station. Operator was able to replace shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 # 10 cans of all purpose ground tomatoes dented. Operator removed and stored in office for return. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed exterior hose Bibb back of establishment no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator clean can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple reach in cooler handles with food like debris.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line with slime like substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitting on reach in cooler at end of cook line.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed walk in cooler requires flash light to inspect. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed moved off of floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Operator dumped solution, refilled and tested for proper strength.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener, observed soda dispenser around nozzles with black like build up., operator cleaned soda dispenser. 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. Operator removed fish from package. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed not on pad, on dirt.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at salad area with slime like build up.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Wedged open by waste management. Can not close.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Demi glacé, red sauce, bean soup, uncovered in Walk in Cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.observed flash light needed to see food in Walk in Cooler.