Pops Pizzeria

Year by year

Inspections

1. Oct 9, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     In walk in cooler, raw beef was observed over creamer. Raw beef was moved during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Keystone Sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Sanitizer was reprimed in dish machine during inspection and tested at 100 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     A gap was observed at the bottom of the back kitchen door.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Apr 2, 2026 Routine · 3 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the back kitchen is not self-closing or tight-fitting. Gap was observed at the bottom of the door.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Intake vents on ceiling are soiled as well as the hood above the pizza over and girll.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

3. Sep 8, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Marinana, au jus and sausage in walk in cooler at 43-53 has not cooled within 6 hours. All foods were on steam table from previous night. Product was discarded at inspection.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the back kitchen has a gap at the bottom.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

4. Sep 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Multiple TCS food (marinara, Alfredo sauce, milk, half & half, ham, sausage, fish, rice, lasagna) in walk in cooler is cold held at 46-52°F. Food was discarded during inspection.

     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 Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Paper towel was provided during inspection.

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

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the back kitchen has a gap at the bottom.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

5. Sep 4, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salsa, sour cream and tarter in walk in cooler is cold held at 42°F. Product tested is personal use.

     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 Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in the back kitchen has a gap at the bottom.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

6. Mar 6, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener was found with an accumulation of residue.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Can opener was sent to the warewashing area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife was found stored between shelf and bulk spice bin.

     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. The knife was sent to the Warewashing area to be cleaned.

     Code 3-304.12

7. Sep 20, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN

     The non-continuous cook process has no prior approval for chicken breasts.

     Correction: Chicken must be fully cooked to 165F or submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority. Chicken was returned to the grill and heated to 165F+. After discussion with Luis, he will discontinue practice of non-continuous cooking.

     Code 3-401.14 (F)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Cambros found cracked or chipped.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks. Cambros discarded during inspection.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

8. Mar 22, 2024 Routine · 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Condiment cup was used as a scoop in bulk spice bins and pizza slicer and spatula was found stored in bulk spice bin.

     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. All utensils were removed and washed during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of food found stored on the floor in the WI Cooler

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Stapler was found stored in the top portion of the TurboAir Prep Cooler

     Correction: Stapler was removed from cooler.

     Code 3-307.11

9. Sep 22, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

     Raw ground beef chub and sealed Ham roast stored in same container in the WI Cooler.

     Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Ham was moved during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Medications were found on shelving with or above foods.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Medications were moved during inspection.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knives and spatulas were found stored in a container holding spices. (Not a clean surface)

     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. All items were moved to warewashing area.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Food boxes and tubs were stored on the floor in the WI Cooler .

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)