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Leaning Tower Of Pizza

Leaning Tower Of Pizza
681 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321)259-6100

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2 Food Service Inspections Since July 1, 2011
Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 4334024
Inspection Date: Thursday, March 01, 2012
Inspection Number: 2088597
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed wet towel under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
37-11-1 Observed fan covers moderatly soiled with accumulated dust.
51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 4334025
Inspection Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Inspection Number: 2088598
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna,cooked veal,cooked egg plant cooked pasta all in walkin coler. Repeat Violation.
15-32-1 Observed pizza Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
22-21-1 Critical. Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin.
22-22-1 Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
22-23-1 Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Left over night
29-08-1 mop sink in disrepair. Repeat Violation.

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4 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 4269123
Inspection Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Inspection Number: 2052645
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-37-1 Violation: 14-37-1Observed cutting board moderatly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
29-05-1 Violation: 29-05-1mop/service sink installed/available at establishment badly cracked/disrepair.

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 4269122
Inspection Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Inspection Number: 2052645
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 7
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 10
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna and cooked beef
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All phf;s in the walkin cooler ranging fromm 50F to 55F
04-01-1 Critical. Walkin cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Ambient temperature 56F. NO PHF'S ARE TO BE STORED IN WALKIN COOLER TILL REINSPECTED.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board moderatly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
22-22-1 Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
28-14-1 Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground out back.
29-05-1 mop/service sink installed/available at establishment badly cracked/disrepair
39-08-1 Observed sewer gas smell inside building

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 4046572
Inspection Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010
Inspection Number: 2020374
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed case of mushrooms stored on floor of walkin cooler.
22-23-1 Critical. Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves in prep area
37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair in server station area behind soda machine. Repeat Violation.

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 4046573
Inspection Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Inspection Number: 2020375
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 9
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 12
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F garlic oil on cook line. Recommend rapid chill Corrected On Site.
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 45F,cooked veal 44 in the cook line RIC
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cook line RIC ambient temperature is 47F. No warning issused on unit operator has other RIC maintaing 41F.
05-09-1 Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cook line RIC and pizza make cooler
12A-22-1 Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On pizza make station
15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
22-23-1 Critical. Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler of pizza make cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dish pit
37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. Server station and prep area
46-09-2 Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Front entrance

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 3709838
Inspection Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Inspection Number: 1909127
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 6
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-26-1 Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White storage bins.
14-33-1 Observed bread prep counter worn. Repeat Violation.
14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed heavy rust build up on blade. Corrected On Site.
15-32-1 Observed pizza make cooler gaskets badly torn/in disrepair.
22-23-1 Critical. Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
37-01-1 Observed several Ceiling tiles bowing abd cracked above single service items

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 3709839
Inspection Date: Thursday, October 08, 2009
Inspection Number: 1909128
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
09-01-1 Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cups used as scoops for sugar and garlic powder. Repeat Violation.
14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pizza make cooler
14-41-1 Observed bread prep counter worn
22-22-1 Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza make cooler

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 3580260
Inspection Date: Thursday, June 04, 2009
Inspection Number: 1826958
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 7
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 9
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Baked ziti in the walkin cooler
09-05-1 Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Suffle cups in spuce containers
12A-22-1 Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Placing a slice in the oven. Corrected On Site.
12A-26-1 Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice.
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed individual cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable mold like substance ingrained in grooves.
14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed heavy rust build up on blade.
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By 3 bay sink
41A-08-1 Critical. Observed toxic item stored by clean utensils. Kitchen

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 3152536
Inspection Date: Friday, December 12, 2008
Inspection Number: 1645659
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bleached out stick. Corrected On Site. 100
37-14-1 Observed roof leaking in hallway
41B-01-1 Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
46-09-2 Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Front entrance

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 3152537
Inspection Date: Thursday, July 03, 2008
Inspection Number: 1645660
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03B-03-1 Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs Corrected On Site. Reheating
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
30-02-1 Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Where red hose is connected to faucet
46-09-2 Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Out side

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 2860943
Inspection Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Inspection Number: 1546620
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
22-22-1 Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
License ID: 2899785
Inspection Visit ID: 2860944
Inspection Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Inspection Number: 1546621
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
09-04-1 Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cutting lemons with bare hands Corrected On Site.
14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pizza make table
22-23-1 Critical. Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
32-16-1 Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In waitstaff area Corrected On Site.

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4 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
Inspection Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Inspection Number: 1534544
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Complaint Full
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
Inspection Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Inspection Number: 1534544
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Complaint Full
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 8
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 12
Details
2 risk violations of code 02 which requires:
  • “02 - Original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags.”
  • “02-11 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters.”
  • “02-13 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked animal products.”
1 risk violation of code 03 which requires:
  • “03a - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport and cold holding.”
  • “03b - Hot food at proper temperature.”
  • “03c - Foods properly cooked/reheated.”
  • “03d - Foods properly cooled.”
1 critical violation of code 04 which requires:
  • “Facilities to maintain product temperature.”
1 violation of code 14 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located”
1 violation of code 22 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized.”
1 violation of code 23 which requires:
  • “Non-food contact surfaces clean.”
1 violation of code 25 which requires:
  • “Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed”
1 violation of code 37 which requires:
  • “Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean”
1 critical violation of code 45 which requires:
  • “Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (For Reporting Purposes Only)”
1 critical violation of code 46 which requires:
  • “Exiting system - adequate, good repair (For Reporting Purposes Only)”
1 critical violation of code 47 which requires:
  • “Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair (For Reporting Purposes Only)”

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
Inspection Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Inspection Number: 1506946
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
1 risk violation of code 03 which requires:
  • “03a - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport and cold holding.”
  • “03b - Hot food at proper temperature.”
  • “03c - Foods properly cooked/reheated.”
  • “03d - Foods properly cooled.”
1 critical violation of code 04 which requires:
  • “Facilities to maintain product temperature.”
2 risk violations of code 08 which requires:
  • “08a - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation.”
  • “08b - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage.”
  • “08c - Potential for cross-contamination, storage practices; damaged food segregated.”
1 risk violation of code 12 which requires:
  • “12a - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operating plan.”
  • “12b - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence.)”
1 critical violation of code 31 which requires:
  • “Toilet and hand washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed.”
1 violation of code 37 which requires:
  • “Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean”
1 violation of code 51 which requires:
  • “Other conditions sanitary and safe operation”

Inspection For: LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA
License Number: 1502097
Inspection Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Inspection Number: 1506947
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 11
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 13
Details
3 risk violations of code 02 which requires:
  • “02 - Original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags.”
  • “02-11 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters.”
  • “02-13 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked animal products.”
1 critical violation of code 05 which requires:
  • “Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed.”
3 risk violations of code 08 which requires:
  • “08a - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation.”
  • “08b - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage.”
  • “08c - Potential for cross-contamination, storage practices; damaged food segregated.”
1 risk violation of code 12 which requires:
  • “12a - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operating plan.”
  • “12b - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence.)”
1 violation of code 13 which requires:
  • “Clean clothes, hair restraints”
1 critical violation of code 17 which requires:
  • “Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided”
1 violation of code 22 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized.”
1 critical violation of code 47 which requires:
  • “Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair (For Reporting Purposes Only)”
1 violation of code 51 which requires:
  • “Other conditions sanitary and safe operation”

NoticeEach inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day Leaning Tower Of Pizza, Melbourne may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at Leaning Tower Of Pizza, Melbourne.

A summary of violations found during inspections are listed in the Food Service Inspection boxes above. Cited are violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.

In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while Leaning Tower Of Pizza, Melbourne may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety.

Noncritical violations do not directly relate to foodborne illness risk, but are preventive measures that include practices and procedures which effectively control environmental conditions. Left uncorrected, noncritical violations can undermine the overall food safety program of an establishment and lead to the development of critical violations.

While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.

Violations listed refer to the revelant section of Florida regulation that has been observed to be deficient during the inspection. Each establishment must comply with the language of the inspection statement. For purposes of enforcement and compliance, the DBPR recognizes the status as printed on the inspection form, although the severity of the violation observed may warrant additional action regardless of its "critical/noncritical" designation.


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