Pasta Palazzo
Mixed record — 11 of 16 inspections passed
2025-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 64F/57.3F, SHRIMP 46.7F, FISH 50.9F, SCALLOPS 47.8F, MUSHROOMS 51.6F, CALAMARI 50F,ASSORTED PASTAS 50F/51F/50.6F, RAVIOLI 50.3F, MARINARA 60F. MAN...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 63.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION I...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CRACKS ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2024-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED TCS FOODS LIKE COOKED RICE, PASTA, AND CUT LEAFY GREENS FOR SERVICE NOT HELD IN COLD HOLDING OR REFRIGERATION UNIT. STORED UNDERNEATH COUNTER AT COOK/ SERVE-LINE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61.5 F - 69.9 F. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS VALUED $15 DIS...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED PLATES AT SERVE LINE UP RIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA/ HOTWATER HEATER CLOSET WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE INSTRUCT...
2023-12-13 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STOVETOP, FRONT FACE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
2022-04-20 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12: GREASE ON WALLS /DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2022-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON WALLS /DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2022-03-01 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER HAS GRIME BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON WALLS /DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE
2020-07-08 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN: BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE (INTERIOR BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.OR TO KNOW LOCATION OF SAID DEVICE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA AND ON TOP THE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2019-06-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-03-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHE...
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAG...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN MENS/EMPLOYEE SHARED REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT/COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) STORED AT ROOM TEMP/ AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP COOLER: 77.0F, 20LBS OF RED MARINARA SAUCE, $20.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS A...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED, DRESSINGS, COOKED PASTA, RAW SEA FOODS, ETC. STORED IN FRONT COOLERS AT PREP/COOK LINE AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSU...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UN...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, STORED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATED SUBSTANCE IS USED TO SANITIZE/ CLEANING OF SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLE...
2018-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOWED WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE SERVICE SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.. MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUSY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL AROUND REAR SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.
2017-05-18 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE DOOR OF THE CLOSET...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON THE SOUTH WALL, EXCESSIVE FOO DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN SODA NOZZLE CADDY AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN FURNACE CLOSET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ON NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP. REPAIR WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR, WALL TILES MISSING. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED IN WINDOWS, SIGNS PROVIDED.
2016-05-23 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
2015-03-11 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-01-07 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE AND PREVENT GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH PASTA COOKER/IN THE LOWER DOOR, AND ON PIPES RUNNING ALONG CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PERFORM ROUTINE CLEANING IN FURNACE AND HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET TO REMOVE AND PREVENT DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS TO REMOVE AND PREVENT DUST BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN BACK OF RESTAURANT NEAR REAR DOOR. MUST ALSO REPLACE LIGHT COVER IN SMALL PASTRY/BEER COOLER IN FRONT OF HOUSE. LIGHT SHIELD MUST COMPLETELY COVER LIGHT BULB FROM END TO END WITH NO EXPOSURE.
2013-03-18 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
2010-11-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. MANAG...
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