Pino's Pizza House
FAILThursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cut vegetables in hotel pans above the pizza prep station: onions bell peppers 67F; cut cucumbers in front cooler facing customers 53F. Hold TCS items at or below 41F. Staff states that the cut vegetables had been cut and prepared at around 10am; the inspector instructed the staff to remove the vegetables from service and place them uncovered in the walkin cooler to reach 41F.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cooked pizzas are held without active hot holding at 75F; cooked chicken parm and eggplant parm at 77F at the sandwich station. Staff moved pizzas that were cooked less than an hour ago to the walkin cooler; the chicken parm and eggplant were put into oven to reheat to 165F and the hot holding unit was turned turned on to place the foods in once the foods reach 165F.
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Backflow Prevention (P)
At the food prep sink in the back of the restaurant there is no air gap where the employees wash the produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
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.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Assignment (Pf)
At the time of inspection there was no person in charge on site and no person on site that could answer questions regarding food safety sanitization employee illness or that could take active managerial control. Designate a person in charge on site that is knowledgeable about food safety sanitization employee illness and can take active managerial control.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No vomit and dirrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced by employees when asked by the inspector. Provide procedures and kit for a vomit and diarrhea event.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed knives stored in between equipment at the front customer facing cooler; store in-use utensils on clean santized surfaces.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
During operating hours there are glue fly traps hung in the food prep areas; discontinue use of fly traps during active hours.
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 safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
The table the flat top grill sits on is encrusted in soils and grease; the plywood the soda syrup dispensers is heavily soiled in encrusted syrups; clean and sanitize surfaces.
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 equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Handwashing Signage (C)
In the employee restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.