Stoner's Pizza Joint Midtown

Observed no paper towels available at the hand sink. Rule: (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

Observed no hand soap at the handwashing station upon use. PIC stored more soap in dispenser. Rule: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf

Observed heavy buildup of debris/crumbs in the reach in coolers. Rule: (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Paper towels not readily available at the hand-sink. PIC provided roll of towels. Educated PIC on maintaining hand-drying provisions at sink at all times.

Observed hot water turned off at hand-washing sink. Turned water on from valve underneath sink. Educated PIC on maintaining warm water at hand sink at all times.

Observed food debris inside of hand-wash sink. Educated PIC on maintaining hand-wash sink for no other purpose than handwashing.

Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler not protected from overhead contamination. (Pizza sauce, cookies, dough etc.). Had PIC effectively cover all identified items. Educated PIC on maintaining food stored covered to protect from overhead contamination.

Observed excessive build-up of debris and rust on can opener and holster. PIC removed can opener for wash, rinse and sanitize. Educated PIC on maintaining equipment free and clear of accumulation of debris.

Handle for cold water broken in 3-compartment sink. Only hot water available. PIC to notify mgmt. to ensure fixed asap.

Observed buildup of debris underneath shelving (where utensils are stored). Also, accumulation of debris in reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler. Build-up of debris around tea urn (spilled sugar).
511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil resid

Observed employee drink in prep area on top of cutting board. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. CA:COS: Employee discarded their drink.

Observed prepped meatballs held past 7 days in reach-in cooler. A food that requires date-marking shall be discarded if it: Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. CA:COS: PIC discarded meatballs.

Observed sanitizing solution to be high in concentration. Exceeded ppm allowed as per manufacturer's instructions. COS: PIC discarded sanitizer and replaced with sanitizer showing correct concentration.

Observed employee with no hair covering preparing food. RCA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed food debris in bottom of reach-in cooler and around gaskets of cooler. Observed food debris and mold-like build-up in walk-in cooler. RCA: Increase cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces. Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.