ZIO'S PIZZERIA

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bag used to stored and in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over pizza sauce in the 2-door standing cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw squid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza held under time as public health control with no time mark.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging above clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The operator stated the testing books have been ordered and are being shipped. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles containing a blue chemical not labeled above the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored over a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bag used in direct contact with bread in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the chemical. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the entrance to the kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a cutting board behind the front counter held under. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backsides of handles on reach in coolers with debris on them. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 sets of tongs hanging on oven door. Observed cook removing and putting into dish. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter inside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers under bain with flour inside and no label. Observed operator labeling containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook station, build up on back side of handles on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Observed operator remove tongs, re wash, and store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, microwave fan shield with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning fan guard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with debris on them in pizza station. Observed operator cleaning gaskets in reach in cooler at pizza station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some lids in dish area, put away clean with past day dots on them.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in a container, not labeled. Observed operator labeling container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Operator renewed and printed license for December 1st 2024. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Observed operator removing and putting in dish Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dishwasher needing delimed

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris buildup on back side of door handles on reach ins. Observed employee cleaning door handles of reach ins.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo tins not inverted on line. Observed employees inverting containers correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in can opener holder on prep table

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above dough table. Observed employee removing cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in kitchen with out hair restraint. Observed employee putting on hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large container of iodized salt with out protective lid on it.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two ground tomato cans dented during time of inspection. Stopped sale items.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed Chef with a glove on the right hand, but not on the left hand while handling a hot meatball sub.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garlic knots stored in t shirt bags, not food grade bags.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ . Observed owners manager certificate expired during routine inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance on it during time of inspection.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a container of nicorett gum stored next to food slicer in kitchen, across from three compartment sink. Observed container removed when walked back by slicer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. E mailed operator information. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. E mailed operator information. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink with hot water turned off by dishwashing machine. Operator turned on, water hot, off due to leak, waiting on plumber. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket. Not stored mop head up to air dry. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at Pizza Oven cookline. Educated the operator and employees.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal behind sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the sauce to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices front counter display. Operator marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the operator and it was posted immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed breading (panko) bag on the floor at prep area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee personal medicine bottle on shelf over cooks area. The owner moved medication into medicine box. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed operator did know Big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator information poster.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or posted. Emailed owner Consumer Advisory. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach-in cooler handles.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broke plastic lid on flour bin. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler and reach-in cool torn Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container not inverted at cooks work station.