BRONX HOUSE PIZZA

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects in dishwashing area

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-cooked chicken portions 48F, per operator less than 90 minutes stored above fill line in reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of microwave -meat slicer Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -around hood in rear kitchen -over dishwashing area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee red drink bottle stored on reach-in cooler cutting board, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee lunch bag and sweater stored on shelves above clean dishes, operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of bread stored on floor in rear kitchen, operator elevated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut romaine lettuce 65F, stored double paned in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white and green cutting boards stained in rear kitchen

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler door gasket torn

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment in rear kitchen

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -floor

Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink. -in men's bathroom, operator cleared Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Garlic herb butter 103f - cook employee states using a time plan. No time marking available. Manager states will add to time plan. WALK IN COOLER - marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding); - pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Chef states less than 4 hours. Advised to put into freezer for rapid cooling

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at server station

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice, garlic herb butter.. provided blank forms

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

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. - in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - ice buildup up on sprinkler head inside walk in freezer

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs stored on oven door handle.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash temping at 50F per operator make table was open during lunch. Advised operator to move egg wash to bottom of reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored at expedite window at front counter

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with restrooms

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on pipes at walk in freezer

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make tables at cooks line In use tong stored on oven door handle Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders at reach in freezer on cooks line not covered

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at pizza station

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in containers with no label

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the dish machine

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door needs a new door sweep

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Cover missing from outlet box