Tomato Alley Pizzeria
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
70
Score
Across the available record, Tomato Alley Pizzeria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Venice restaurant, which scores around 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meatballs at 12:25 (121F - Hot Holding) the operator reheated the cooked meatballs at 12:45 (190F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the ice chute for the self-service soda machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the handwashing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
70
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. The operator placed the times for the pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in nonfood-grade bags in the reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoops for salt, wheat and yeast stored on soiled surfaces in the dry storage area. The operator placed the scoops in the dish area for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle used for cheese not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
43
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough stored in non-food grade bags in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at three compartment sink at 87F **Warning**
27-24-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen at 88F. Observed water at the handwashing sink in the restroom at 89F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at the mop sink at 93F. **Warning**
27-25-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the unwashed vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
39
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water at three compartment sink measuring 82F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed water temperature at three compartment sink at 75 F. **Admin Complaint**
27-24-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink measuring at 78F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed water temperature at hand wash sink at 75 F. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
82
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door does not have self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly stored boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as scoop in salt. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tomato Alley Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tomato Alley Pizzeria on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tomato Alley Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tomato Alley Pizzeria.
How does Tomato Alley Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Tomato Alley Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.
Has Tomato Alley Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tomato Alley Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tomato Alley Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tomato Alley Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tomato Alley Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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