Star Pizza And Deli

Observed several TCS foods in a prep-top cooler with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed several hand sinks without paper towels. (CA) Advised the PIC to keep paper towels at each hand sink. l Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf.

Observed and ambient and TCS food temperature above 41 F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC will contact their vendor to service the fridge tested.

Observed heavy cream with a use by date of 07/15/25 and spinach container opened on 07/02/25. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P PIC will discard the desiganted items.

Observed copius amounts of rat poop in the area where the water heater is stored. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will contact their vendor to service the facility.

Observed uncovered cut tomatoes in the fridge on the grill prep line and in the walk in fridge. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC will ensure all rte food is covered and protected from contamniation.

Observed two containers of oil stored on the floor near the hooded oven. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC will ensure that all is stored off of the floor.

Observed a black mold like substance was still on the baffle of the ice machine. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will that this baffle is either cleaned and sanitized or replaced completely.

Observed water leaking from the ice machine and from the water heater in the men’s room. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will contact a plumber or vendor to serviced the ice machine and the water heater.

Observed several hand sinks without paper towels. These locations were the men’s room and the hand-sink at the back of the kitchen. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf PIC had the sinks restocked with paper towels.

Observed several no food contact surfaces that need to be cleaned through out the facility. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC will develop a master cleaning schedule.

Observed a green mold like substance on bread in the walk in fridge. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P EHS discarded the bread.

Observed a black mold like substance on the baffle of the ice machine and on the nozzles of the drink guns. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice in the machine discarded and the machine and the drink nozzles will be cleaned and sanitized before their next use.

Observed several containers and boxes of expired food in the walk in fridge dated 07/20/24 and 12/31/23. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P PIC will discard these items.

Observed no hand soap at the hand sinks through out the facility. a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf PIC will ensure that all hand sinks are stocked with hand soap.

Observed flies in the kitchen. EHS also observed pieces of roach carcasses in the dry storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will contact a pest control vendor to service the facility.

Observed food being stored on the floor of the walk in fridge. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC will ensure that have these food items off of the ground.

Observed employees wearing open toed shoes while working in the facility. The outer layer of clothing of all employees shall be clean. Food employees shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linen, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC will ensure that employees wear closed toed shoes.

Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in the facility as well as a hole in the wall behind one of the prep sinks. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have repairs made to the area pointed out by the EHS.

Observed multiple pizza slices/bread slices and food debris left out on prep counter for entire duration of inspection, pizza was not actively being worked on. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; (iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.

Observed hand wash sink without hand soap available. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Observed old inspection report posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA:COS Post most recent inspection in customer view. Posted inspection report.

Observed container being used to collect leaking water from multiple units, observed collection bucket underneath cooler for water and puddle of water on floor. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. C/A: Clean up spilled water and water leaking from units.