Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
78
Score
Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Hudson restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing room. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed mushrooms being cut straight from a cardboard delivery box without being washed prior to cutting. Discussed with employee and operator.
08B-39-4
78
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator went online to renew license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in warewashing area blocked with bucket. Operator moved to clear handwash sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
70
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remove men's bathroom and convert women's bathroom into a unisex restroom with moving the entry door to the adjacent wall to the seating area. Ice machine moved to warewashing room to the right of the three compartment sink and left of handwash sink. Any and all changes required to be added to plan review submission. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at front counter. Operator is waiting on plumber to install handwash sink after replacing it. **Warning**
31A-12-4
82
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray air freshener stored next to spices on storage shelf in kitchen above handwash sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on can opener blade and slicer blade guard on slicer in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in warewashing area.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtain at walk-in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on multiple pieces of equipment soiled with an accumulation of food debris (ex. microwave, reach-in freezer doors, etc.).
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line preparing food without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath rack in dry storage area and in walk-in cooler. Wall soiled with grease and food debris to the left of the fryer on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room and fan guard missing in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. One reach-in freezer in the dry storage room with a broken gasket and one reach-in freezer in hallway next to the floor stand mixer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
50
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - butter (45F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray of dough on hand wash sink, operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Pizza dough on trays in dining room. Operator moved to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in storage room Fan guard missing in walk in cooler Tubing in walk in cooler soiled
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In left side reach in cooler on cook line
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter or mens room. Gave operator signs and they were posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan soiled Plastic air curtain in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 32 seats, operator will remove 20 seats. License shows 12.
51-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria.
How does Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 85.
Has Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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