Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018303
Restaurant Name Benny Pennello's
Phone Number +19809498398
Last Inspection Date 2018-02-26
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-08-14 98 routine
2018-03-12 followup
2018-03-06 followup
2018-02-26 99 routine
2017-08-24 98 routine
2017-04-07 99 routine
2016-05-24 99 routine
2015-11-19 99 routine
2015-07-02 followup
2015-06-26 96 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-08-14 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.observed minor cleaning needed to the small reach in cooler. have cleaned.
2018-08-14 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.observed dents on the top of a prep area reach in cooler. repeat violation.*the cooler is holding temperatures at 45f or below and working properly. the prep surface is still easily cleanable. try to havereplaced
2018-08-14 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.observed several flies in the facility. increase pest control methods.
2018-08-14 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air mustflow around product to remove the heat. -pfobserved mushrooms cooling with a tightly fitting lid. cdi-the lid was removed to allow
2018-08-14 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foodswith begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pfobserved times not written for the piz
2018-02-26 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -pf observed facility utilizing bleach based sanitizer, but only had quaternary ammonium test strips. ehs will return by 3/7/18 to verify that facility has acquired the proper
2018-02-26 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed large dent on the top of a prep area reach in cooler. item is still cleanable. no other issues with equipment noted.
2018-02-26 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed one spray bottle of bleach sanitizer not labelled with the name of chemical present in the container. item labelled by pic.
2017-08-24 53 observed wall collecting residue and several chipped paint areas to the right of the 2 door reach in.observed men's bathroom door not shutting properly.6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth an
2017-08-24 47 observed interior of hand sink collecting residue.4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
2017-08-24 45 repeat non-compliance: observed damaged pizza cutters.observed top of 2 door reach in cooler dmagead.observed several damaged shelves in 2 door reach in.4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.
2017-08-24 38 repeat non-compliance: observed one employee completing prep with no beard guard present.2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
2017-04-07 14 observed one pizza slicer collecting reisude.observed water container collecting residue on interior. cdi - moved to dish area. 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p4-602.11 clean the equipmen
2017-04-07 38 observed several individuals with beards performing prep. observed one female employee with hair in pony tail only performing prep.2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and ut
2017-04-07 43 observed single service cups with mouth contact areas exposed.4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
2017-04-07 47 observed can opener bracket collecting residue.4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
2017-04-07 53 observed walls collecting residue on interior.6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
2017-04-07 45 observed several damaged blades on pizza cutters, and handles damaged on pizza cutters.4-502.11(a) maintain utensils in good repair.
2016-05-24 45 general comment 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. - observed a split gasket on the prep unit in the kitchen. replace gasket.
2016-05-24 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-p - observed an employee touch fully cooked bacon with bare hands. pic stated it was going to be placed back into the
2015-11-19 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed open bags of salt and sugar.
2015-11-19 1 .2-102.12 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. pic did not provide proof of certification. < 210 days from permit issuance.
2015-06-26 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). -pf observed correct procedures being followed for tphc however written procedures on site do not match procedure that is being followed. verific
2015-06-26 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed pizza boxes stored directly on floor under front counter.
2015-06-26 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed no sanitizer buckets available at time of inspection. cdi by making sanitizer buckets and placing towels in buckets at each work station.
2015-06-26 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed two large covered containers of pizza sauce in walk in cooler made earlier
2015-06-26 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p observed sanitizer in 3 compartment sink over 200ppm. cdi by diluting with water until 50ppm obtained. 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners an
2015-06-26 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-p observed employee put on gloves to handle pizza. cdi by instruction.
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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