L + L Pizzeria

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed to increase.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed to increase.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside freezer units food stored wrapped in thin plastic foil. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen beef in a plastic bag underneath a prep table. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelves in the dry storage area and interior of the sliding door cooler in the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the front food prep area to have slow water draining. Instructed to repair plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2578128 conducted on 06/30/2023: observed no food allergen training for food manager. Must provide certificates of completion on-site and maintain records. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen beef stored in plastic grocery bags in the refrigerator and freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Recommendened to manager to obtain a grease disposal receptacle for exterior of premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between rear mop sink and 3 compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard.

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 of sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in employee restrooms as required. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: "observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.