Phil's Pizza of Bridgeport

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate rodent's control, found about 30 mouse droppings in rear prep area and dry food storage room along wall base. Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Using old tubs of dairy products to store food in, instructed to use proper utensils.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: No mop hangers to dry mops. instructed to install.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Dark section in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more light intensity where food is stored.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar) on the counter. The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on food prep equipment and bottom tables. Instructed to remove and replace with smooth and easily cleanable.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris the bottom interior of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at the front hand sink and a leak at the bottom drainpipe. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup in the women toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain. Also observed light shields in the women toilet room to be soiled. Instructed to clean or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep area, around prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the pizza ovens in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the middle of the door.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of cheese on floor inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items at leat 6" from floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet in the women's restroom hand sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers(flour, grain, dough) not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name for ease of identification.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease residue on legs and bottom shelves of tables. Observed build up of rust on dunnage racks in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace so that surfaces are free of accumulated debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and food residue in corners throughout prep area underneath tables and shelving. Observed build up in drains in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintains same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed left toilet not functioning properly in ladies room. Must repair and maintain same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed large gap between wall and baseboard next to dough machine. Must repair and maintain same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build on ventilation hood (on the left side) above the pizza ovens. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe under right basin of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners on shelving at dough prep area instructed management to remove and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under pizza prep bench needs cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields at food prep area needs cleaning.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted unused equipmentat rear. Instructed to properly store.