Papa John'S Pizza
Troubled record — failed 5 of 11 inspections for pest activity, documentation & training
2020-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT FROM 4/16/20 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PREMISES HAD THE 2018 REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT I...
2020-04-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CONNECTED TO A DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2018-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink with no running water. Water was shut off due to a constant, unstoppable flow of hot water, which would drain the hot water tank. Instructed facility to repair the sink so hot and cold ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation in the refrigeration gaskets at the pizza prep cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the floor in the rear near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
2017-07-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/rack that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in rear kitchen area by 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink not clean need detailed cleaning. Walls that had peeling paint by exposed hand sink in rear kitchen and bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
2016-10-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1966181 DATED 10-7-2016 NOT CORRECTED: #18) NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVING AT THE UTILITY ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AN...
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
NO COVERS OR LIDS FOR ANY OF THE INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT REAR SLICING/CAN OPENER TABLE IS STAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS, AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
2016-10-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING,BOXES AND SHELVING AT THE UTILITY ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE THE UTILITY ROOM AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-12 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-04 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-07-28 Fail License CRITICAL 2 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GARBAGE OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTERS ON GROUND, SCATTERED ABOUT. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT FULLY CLOSED DUE TO OVERFILLED CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AROUND DUMPSTERS AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICKUP OR NUMBER OF DUMPSTERS IN ORDE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND UNUSED TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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