ALEX PIZZA
FAILWednesday, December 8, 2021 at 7:47 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
Cooked chicken in the front service cooler with an elevated temperature of 72F. PIC stated that the chicken had just recently been cooked. Esnure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out for service.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
At the time of the inspection there were no operational food thermometers. Provide.
Why This Matters
TEMPERATURE ABUSE: Without thermometers, 73% of foods are held at unsafe temperatures. Bacteria double every 20 minutes between 41-135°F. Undercooked ground beef (not reaching 155°F) causes E. coli outbreaks affecting hundreds.
Code Requirements
Provide calibrated probe thermometers immediately: One per cook station minimum, Range -40°F to 200°F, Accurate to ±2°F, Calibrate daily in ice water (32°F). Check temps every 2 hours for holding, always for cooking.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
No sanitizer registering in any of the buckets out on counter tops. Discontinue and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Personal bottled beverages observed being stored in the deli style coolers being used for service. Discontinue and use appropriate storage for personal beverages.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Boxes of chicken observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior and exterior of the 2 door cooler near the fryer station visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the large basement upright freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Compressor to the flip top pizza cooler with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. Interior and exterior of the singel door glass cooler near the basement stairs visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the pizza cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the sliding glass door freezer used for ice cream with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-205.15-C
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Cold water faucet to the second hand sink is not operating proper;y. Address and make any necessary repairs. The same sink is not draining properly. Repair
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.