Toppers Pizza

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Inspections

1. Sep 15, 2025 Re-inspection · 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 7 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed containers on drying rack are visibly soiled. Informed PIC and PIC removed containers to be wash rinse and sanitized.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink observed to be filled with dishes during inspection located in warewashing area and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Instructed employee to remove the dishes and provided education that handwashing sink is only used for handwashing. Informed PIC about handwashing sink.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located at 2 of the 3 handwashing sinks in the kitchen and the handwashing sink in the bathroom. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will get paper towel. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation). Returned on 9/15/2025 for reinspection. Observed 1 of 3 handwashing sinks in the kitchen located at the warewashing station has no paper towel. Informed PIC and PIC got a roll of paper towel at the handwashing. Instructed PIC to educate all employee on refilling paper towel dispensors. (This is the third repeat violation).

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed the top of 4 door prep cooler such as the plastic catch trays and metal grates are not easily cleanable. Observed plastic catch trays are chipped and metal grates are showing signs of corrosion. Observed plastic lids in walk in cooler have cracks. Instructed PIC to repair or replace all affected areas. PIC stated they will get it fixes. Returned on 9/15/2025 for reinspection. Observed plastic tray and metal grates have not been repaired or replaced. Instructed PIC to repair or replace plastic trays and metal grates. PIC stated they will fix this issued. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of 4 door prep cooler, countertops, outside of walk in cooler, inside pizza oven and shelfs in the kitchen are is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequnecy. PIC stated they will clean those area. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation). Returned on 9/15/25 for reinspection. Observed shelfs in kitchen and inside of pizza oven are not cleaned on frequent basis. Instructed Person In Charge to increase cleaning frequency. PIC stated they will get these areas cleaned. (This is the third repeat violant).

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Observed clean containers are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. Observed wet containers are stack and not being wet dried. Instructed PIC to air dry all container and utensils. Returned on 9/15/25 for reinspection. Observed containers are being wet stacked. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will retrain staff. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the floor drain and pipe located at warewashing area is not maintained in good repair. Observed puddles of water on the floor not draining. PIC is aware of issue. PIC stated if all the compartments of 3 compartment sink all drain at the same time it comes back up through the floor drain. PIC stated they will discuss with owner of the building to repair the pipe leading the from the 3 compartment and drain repaired.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Observed evidence of small flies near 4 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC when pest control company comes out. Spoke with manager of PIC and manager is aware of the issue. Manager stated pest control company is coming out Friday. Returned on 9/15/2025 for reinspection and evidence of small flies near 4 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC when pest control company comes out. Spoke with manager of PIC and manager is aware of the issue. Manager stated they will get the pest control out again to treat the flies. (This is a second repeat violation)

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Instructed PIC to post their retail food establishment permit in a conspicous area. PIC stated they will. Returned on 9/15/25 for reinspection. Observed license is still not posted. PIC stated they will get the license posted. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

2. Jun 4, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 6 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed employee observed not washing hands after using phone and touching arms. Employee proceeded to make pizza dough. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee then discarded gloves, washed their hands and don a new pair. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

     Observed a container of peppers found in walk in cooler are decomposing and a white substance is growing on it. Informed PIC. PIC then discarded container of peppers.

     Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

     Code 3-101.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed bottles of ranch and alfredo sauce on the counter are both cold held at 54°F. Discusssed with PIC when bottles were left out and employee stated over 2 hours. Took temperature and showed PIC. Ask to do side by side temperature. PIC did not. PIC then discarded bottles of sauces.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Onbserved person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. PIC did not know about employee illness policy and could not find written policy. Instructed PIC to have a written policy to train on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     Observed the Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling. Observed several cold holding violations. In addition oberved several hand washing violations of employees. Educated and instructed PIC to take more temperatures and monitor the TSC foods. Also educate on proper handwashing. PIC stated they will train their employee and monitor their temperatures better.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed PIC to have written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. PIC stated they will have a written procedures. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Observed food thermometer not calibrated properly. Asked PIC how to calibrate food thermometer. PIC did not know how to calibrate food thermometer. Educated PIC. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed sauce bottles that are on drying rack are visibly soiled. Instructed PIC to wash rinse and sanitize bottles. PIC stated they will. PIC then wash rinse and sanitized all soiled bottles. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located at 2 of the 3 handwashing sinks in the kitchen and the handwashing sink in the bathroom. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will get paper towel. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Observed scooper was improperly stored handle down in cheese container. Informed PIC and PIC moved the scooper out of the cheese container. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed the top of 4 door prep cooler such as the plastic catch trays and metal grates are not easily cleanable. Observed plastic catch trays are chipped and metal grates are showing signs of corrosion. Observed plastic lids in walk in cooler have cracks. Instructed PIC to repair or replace all affected areas. PIC stated they will get it fixes.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of 4 door prep cooler, countertops, outside of walk in cooler, inside pizza oven and shelfs in the kitchen are is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequnecy. PIC stated they will clean those area. Health Space glitch. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Observed clean containers are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. Observed wet containers are stack and not being wet dried. Instructed PIC to air dry all container and utensils.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Observed evidence of small flies near 4 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC when pest control company comes out. Spoke with manager of PIC and manager is aware of the issue. Manager stated pest control company is coming out Friday.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Instructed PIC to post their retail food establishment permit in a conspicous area. PIC stated they will

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Jan 23, 2025 Pre-inspection · 5 priority foundation, 10 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed Person In Charge the establishment must have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. PIC stated they will have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Observed thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 12°F. Took a side by side temperature of roast beef and got 38F and establishment got 50F. PIC stated they will order a new thermometer.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

     Observed the food thermometer not calibrated properly. PIC did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Educated PIC on using a cup of ice water to calibrate thermometer. Establishment does not have ice.

     Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

     Code 4-502.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed a container of knives and other utensil on drying rack that were visibly soiled. Informed PIC and PIC setup 4 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize them. PIC then had employee wash rinse and sanitize container of knives and utensils.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed two out of three hand washing sinks in the kitchen have no single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will refill them. Establishment has ran out of paper towel to refill the two handwashing sink and PIC will get more. Oneof three handwashing sinks has paper towel.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Observed container of roast beef in the bottom of the 4 door prep cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered. Informed PIC and PIC will put a cover of the container. PIC placed cover over container of Roast Beef.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Observed scoopers in cheese containers, scoopers in flour containers were improperly stored handles down into the cheese and flour containers. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will remove them. PIC removed utensils and wash rinsed and snaitized them.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Observed 4 door prep cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Instructed PIC to have a thermometer for 4 door prep cooler. PIC stated they will get a thermometer for the prep cooler.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the top part of the counter of the 4 compartment sink is damaged, several plastic lids for food containers are cracked and are not maintained in good repair. Informed PIC and PIC will order new lids and get a work order in for the 4 compartment sink.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of the 4 door prep cooler and the inside of the pizza oven are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed accumulation of debris. Instructed the PIC to increase the cleaning frequency. PIC will have an employee increase the frequency of the 4 door prep cooler and pizza oven.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the 4 compartment sink faucets leak and are not maintained in good repair. Informed PIC and PIC will place a work order in.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Observed the female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will order a lid for the garbage can.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Observed two of hand washing sinks in the kitchen are partially sealed to the wall. Instructed PIC to have the sink properly sealed to the wall. PIC stated they will place a work order in.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the walls in the are accumulating debris. Instructed the PIC to increase the cleaning frequency. PIC stated they will have an employee clean the walls.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

     Observed the public restroom toilet tank lid is missing. Informed PIC and PIC will order a new toilet tank lid.

     Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.

     Code 8-201.16