Basil's Pizza

Observed TCS items (lettuce, mayo, cheddar cheese, whipped feta cheese, and salad dressings: Italian, bleu, balsamic) holding above 41F in reach in cooler near salad prep area. CA: PIC discarded all food items holding above 41F. PIC stated they were going to call and get reach in cooler serviced and not hold TCS food items in it.

Observed multiple plastic Cambro lids to be broken or cracked. observed multiple plastic Cambro's to have cracks in them. CA: PIC discarded broken items RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition

observed heavy food debris build up within the gaskets of reach in cooler attached to pizza station and attached to salad station. CA: PIC Shall clean items RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food debris build-up on walls by each pizza prep top station. observed food debris build-up on walls by back hand sink. Observed food debris build-up on the floor of walk-in cooler. CA: PIC shall deep clean physical facilities.

Observed electrical box on side of walk-in cooler next to fryers, to be open and wires exposed. CA: PIC shall enclose exposed electrical wires. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed TCS items (mayo, burrata cheese, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, greek yogurt,and salad dressings: ranch, bleu, 1000 island.) holding above 41F in reach in cooler near salad prep. Observed reach-in cooler near fry station not maintaining the safe temperature of 41F or below on the left side of the unit and holding TCS items (chicken, shrimp, chicken wings).

CA: PIC discarded items. Front cooler only has cooling fan on top shelf. Cooler shall be rearranged in a way that allows for air circulation throughout the cooler. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed marinara and meat sauce stored in warming drawings hot holding below the safe temperature of 135F (124F/130F).

CA: PIC reheated items to 212F for minimum 15 seconds. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above.

Observed ROP packaged fish stored in reach-in cooler. Fish had been placed into cooler Saturaday night and had been fully thawed with ROP packaging.

CA: PIC discarded fish. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less.

Observed fruit flies near back of main kitchen in dish pit and prep area. RCA: Open drains and poorly functioning plumbing can lead to standing water that can harbor conditions for fruit flies. Recommend deep cleaning floors and plumbing fixtures to remove conditions hospitable to fruit flies.

Observed floor drain near three compartment sink to not be set into floor and not appear to be in good repair. Observed water around drain that appeared to come from draining of three-compartment sink. RCA: All effluent from sink basins shall dispose into floor drain without contaminating floor around it. If any back-up is observed the area shall be closed immediately. If issue continues to occur, facility shall close until area has been disinfected and issue has been resolved. RCA: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed floor tiles throughout facility missing or peeling. Observed an unset ceiling tile near stove top ventilation hood. Observed food splatter on ceiling tile near stove top ventilation hood. Observed food splatter and grease staining on walls throughout kitchen. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be clean to sight and touch and in good repair.

Observed employee cellphone stored on prep top table on back make line. CA: Employee placed cellphone in pocket.

Observed light in stove top ventilation hood not producing adequate amount of light for cook area. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

Observed multiple food items throughout the facility, not labeled with the common name. RCA: Add common names of food items not kept in the original containers to date labels.

Observed trash can in women's restroom to be missing it's lid. RCA: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Observed toilet seat in women's restroom to not be secured. PIC indicated that a new seat was being purchased to repair and replace. RCA: 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - Toilets and Urinals, Numbers and Capacities (C) 2. All toilet facilities shall be installed in accordance with applicable State or local plumbing code as amended, and shall be the number required by such code.

Observed mops stored in buckets when not in active use. RCA: Install new hanging device to properly store mops when not in use.

Observed hole in FRP board behind faucet in mop sink area. Observed FRP board to be discolored. RCA: If FRP board cannot be cleaned to remove build-up, replace with new board.

Observed all mop heads being stored in mop sink, not hung to dry. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - Drying Mops (C) (f) Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Observed some ceiling tiles around main kitchen to need to be reset or replaced due to damage. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be in good repair. Replace ceiling tiles with smooth, non-absorbant tiles.

Observed employee backpack stored on shelf with pizza pans. Observed employee charging cord on food prep table. CA: PIC removed items and placed in designated areas.