Pizza Ranch

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Inspections

1. Feb 9, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for fried chicken. Fried chicken is cooled in covered Cambro containers. I observed condensation on the inside of the Cambro container and confirmed cooling methods with kitchen staff.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Cool chicken in short containers uncovered in the cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. The manager chose to discard the chicken that was cooled with improper methods during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     REPEAT: The piercing blade of the can opener is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Multiple food employees in the kitchen were wearing watches on their wrists while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     REPEAT: An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The Delfield 2 door cooler is not maintained in good repair. The temperature varied from 27-48 degrees F during the inspection. The only foods kept in that cooler during the inspection were pizza dough and non-TCS blueberry topping.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

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

     The exterior/outer-most front double doors are not tight-fitting. Light is visible between the doors.

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

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Feb 24, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Nov 27, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 9 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     PRIORITY - The lactic acid sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 848 PPM. Employee refreshed all the buckets with the sanitizer machine hooked above the three compartment sink bringing the concentration levels to the manufacturer's requirement for food contact surfaces of 700.

     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 Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment. All the sanitizer buckets in the kitchen and the main source of lactic acid sanitizer for the buckets are not within the right concentration level as indicated by the manufacturer.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..

     Code 2-103.11 (K)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Multiple salad dressings and condiments such as French dressing, mayonnaise, ranch, etc from a food processing plant stored in the Delfield 2 door cooler on the left side in the kitchen were not date marked once the container was opened. The containers have different receiving dates but none had open dates.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 2°F. The thermometer was at 36.5 degrees F.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The piercing end of the can opener located near the food prep sink in the back kitchen area is visibly soiled with heavy debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Multiple condiments and food items stored in the prep cooler, salad prep cooler and counters, respectively in the kitchen are stored in unlabeled containers.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Both the wash and rinse gauges on the Ecolab high temp machine located in the kitchen warewashing area are not maintained in good repair. The gauges are not working. The are stuck in the same position when equipment is in use.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of counters and shelves in the kitchen are also noted covered in dust, debris and stains. The cabinet under the soda machines in the dinning area are also dirty.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of cook line equipment, the Cres Cor hot warmer on the line, interior of prep coolers and refrigerators are noted very dirty with stains, dust accumulation and heavy food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Multiple clean silver pans near the fryers are noted stored on a dirty self with food debris chicken breading crumbs.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - FREQUENCY-REMOVAL

     There are piles of empty boxes at the back kitchen exit door.

     Correction: Remove garbage on frequent basis.

     Code 5-502.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOFS, PROTECTIVE BARRIER

     There is a hole underneath the back kitchen exit door which can allow the entrance of water or pests.

     Correction: Repair the hole or leak to prevent entrance of any weather or pests.

     Code 6-202.16

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     The kitchen is observed with multiple broken and unused equipment that are noted dirty and covered in stains and dust.

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floors in the walk in cooler and freezer and areas underneath and behind equipment are littered with pieces of paper, plastic and food debris.

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

     Code 6-501.12

4. Jan 8, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     PRIORITY: Employee observed not washing hands before donning gloves. Education was given during the inspection and signage was provided.

     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

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     PRIORITY: Grease and carbon remover is stored over sheet pans and other food contact surfaces adjacent to the dish machine. Manager moved the chemical bottle during the inspection.

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

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     Two damaged cans were observed on the can storage rack in the walk in cooler. The manager discarded the cans during the inspection.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Sauce containers from a food processing plant was not date marked once the container was opened.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Several pizza trays near the pizza oven were observed with charred, black food debris and are not easily cleanable.

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

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employee noted wearing a watch and bracelet on their wrists while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11