Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NYPD PIZZA

127 FEDERAL HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2832580
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6695785
DBPR license6010069

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 6, 2018 12:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 7, 2018 7:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority6 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical32 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#19High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm, **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Pizza cook separating pizza slices with bare hands after cutting the pizza. Explained. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings 50, provolone cheese 50 sliced ham 50, penny pasta 50, marinara sauce 52, commercially processed meatballs 50, Shredded mozzarella 50 ( 100 lb) all stored overnight overnight ambient thermometer reading 58, Grilled peppers 51, grilled red onions 51, chopped lettuce 48, sliced tomatoes 48, in flip top cooler, grilled peppers 57, sausage 54, pizza sauce 55,ricotta cheese 50, fresh garlic and oil 59 , all stored overnight. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority03B-01-5

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 102-91 pizza at display case. No time marked. Manager marked time on board later on. Asked for the plan no plan. Explained and Emailed time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#23High Priority08A-09-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw chicken over sliced ham, raw shell eggs over pizza dough, in walk in cooler ,raw chicken over french fries in Reach in freezer used as cooler. Explained and emailed proper storage chart. **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 dry on plywood on speed rack by walk in cooler. 3 dry on flat pizza box plastic wrap. 4 on floor under shelf by walk in cooler 2 on upside down plastic container by walk in cooler 2 dry on floor next to mixer by back door. Manager cleaned all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. On wires above walk in cooler. And gnaw marks in ceiling and wall over walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked wings 50, provolone cheese 50 sliced ham 50, penny pasta 50, marinara sauce 52, commercially processed meatballs 50, Shredded mozzarella 50 ( 100 lb) all stored overnight overnight **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#27Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by flip top cooler. Manager stocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#31Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.no date Marin ricotta cheese, open sliced and diced ham, sausage, open cheese , marinara, open provolone cheese, in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#32Intermediate22-06-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Can opener, ( employee cleaned can opener. ) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 18

#1Basic23-15-4

Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.bottom shelf of wire rack shelf. And torn tinfoil used on wire rack shelfs. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-13-4

Basic – Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Pizza cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead on monitoring board next to pizza cooler, 10 dead inside ice bin( no ice ). Manager cleaned all **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On shelf.manager discarded, open soda can on pizza cutting table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee handling pizza without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-12-4

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled top of ice machine. Explained. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink leaking water on to the floor and ( missing cold water knob ( repeat violation) ) **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Both **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Fork handles down resulting in fork side facing up in round container by display case for self serve. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks stored fork side up. Explained and Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board of flip top cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.