Uphams House of Pizza
FAILTuesday, June 27, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Violations Cited
590.007/7-203.11-P
Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions (P)
IN basement found a few paper plates with what looks like pesticides on them. Discontinue to have open bait stations.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Pressure (Pf)
Hand sink in desert area has very low water pressure. Please address.
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodent droppings in basement by pizza boxes. Please clean floor and address this with pest control.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
PIC will need to provide covers for foods in storage in walk ins. Unless food is in a cooling stage food should be covered.
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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The food sticker on cooking line expires this month please have cleaned. Hood above pizza good until Oct 2023.
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.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
At pizza station found a plastic fork to poke the pizza while cooking. Discontinue to use plastic. Must be untensil that is durable and washable.
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.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Please clean wall and electrical pipes on cooking line and by pizza oven
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
PIC will need to clean up basement and address rodent issue with pest control company. Patch any holes or cracks that rodents can get in from. Unneccessary items that are in the way for pest control to properly bait should be removed.
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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.