POSITANOS RESTAURANT & PIZZA, INC.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; 2LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 53.9F AND 10LBS OF CHEESE AT 47.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT.12LBS, VALUE $25.00. DISCUSSED KEEPING COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD, TAKING MONEY, TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, SERVING CUSTOMERS AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK. INSTRUCTED ON PRPOER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE/TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST CORRECT. SEERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVENS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT PREMISES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR , ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE DEEP FRYER'S. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLES INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR BASE IN CORNERS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVER EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTAINS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.ALSO OBSERVED THE CHEESE SHREDDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR FRYER GREASY, INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER DUE TO WATER DAMAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OBSERVED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR NOZZLE STREAMING WATER FROM THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN SINK STOPPERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR FLOOR MIXER, #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE 2 BURNER STOVE DRIP TRAY, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FAN OVER DINING TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CEILING VENTS OVER OVEN REAR. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTERS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOOD AT REAR OF GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING INTO WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE 50-70 DROPPINGS BEHIND OVEN/IN OVEN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH-IN COOLER, AND RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE DRY AND FREE FROM WATER, FLOOR IN OVEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING, DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHTS MUST BE COMPLETELY SHIELDED.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: NUMEROUS FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS (RAT) NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREA. OVER (20) NOTED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, OVER (20) BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER, (15) IN CORNER NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER, OVER (10) IN BASEMENT AND IN DINING AREA. NESTING MATERIAL (CHEWED INSULATION) IN UNUSED COOLER IN PREP COOLER IN PREP COOLER. VARIOUS RODENT ENTRY POINTS NOTED IN WALLS AND IN HALLWAY BY STAIRS. STRONG RODENT ODOR DETECTED AT THIS TIME ON PREMISES. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, SCREEN TORN. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND SEAL ALL HOLES/ENTRY POINTS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSOR LEAKING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING GASKETS, DOOR HANDLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIZZA OVEN, FRYER, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, CUTTING BOARD, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE. CLEAN SAME. BASEMENT FLOOR ALSO NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNERS AND NEXT TO STAIRS. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED THRU-OUT. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: RAT DROPPINGS (FRESH) NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER (20) NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, OVER (20) BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER, (5) DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER, AND DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. NESTING MATERIAL (CHEWED INSULATION) NOTED IN UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, SCREEN TORN AND WITH HOLES. HOLES NOTED IN REAR HALLWAY ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF STAIRS. VARIOUS RODENT ENTRY POINTS NOTED IN PREP AREA. STRONG RODENT ODOR DETECTED THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL HOLES, AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.8. OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKY WATER INTO A POT INSIDE COOLER.. MUST NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST USE ADDITIONAL WALK IN COOLER FOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT 40 OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,2LBS COOKED RIB TIPS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.45.8F,1LB COOKED IT BEEF AT 45F, IT SAUSAGE 5LB BAG AT 45.8F. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER. TOTAL COST APPROX-$50.00. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN SCATTERED AREAS,8 RAT DROPPINGS ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT DOOR,BETWEEN OVEN AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST TREATMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.INTERIOR AND SHELVES IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLOSE OPENING AT BATHROOM WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY WAY.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.