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Little Caesars

5116 Murfreesboro Rd La Vergne, TN 37086

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

November 21, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 91 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

22: Obsevred raw pizzas being made and loaded in the rack and the timer not started as stated on their policy. Employee stated the timer started once the last pizza was loaded. Discussed with pic - pic showed me their picture diagram of the policy and stated the timer should start when the forst picture hits the rack. Pic unable to provide any writted procedures to the time policy. All pizzas at 61°f. COS by discarding approximately 20lbs of pizza, discussing the importance of clear, written procedures, and pic provided clarification to employees.

22: Observed baked pizzas in the hot box without the time and date stamp on them, pizzas were below 135°f (see temps). Pic stated the sticker should be placed on the box as they come off the oven belt. Pic could not provide any written procedures. COS by discarding approximately 5lbs of pizza , discussed with pic the importance of clear, written procedures, and pic provided training to employee. A warning letter will requested due to violation being noted on two consecutive routine inspections. Provided applicable fact sheets to operator regarding Priority Item Violations via email, Discussed implementing a Food Safety Plan (FSP) in order to obtain active managerial control over repeated priority violations. Advised operator I was available to assist with developing a FSP.

37: Observed employee drinks and cell phones on food prep surfaces throughout the kitchen and wic.

48: No cold water available at the hand-sink near the 3 comp.

53: Floor and ceiling tiles in poor repair throughout kitchen, fans dirty in wic and kitchen.

Additional Comments

A warning letter will requested due to violation #22 being noted on two consecutive routine inspections.
Will Provide applicable fact sheets to operator regarding Priority Item Violations via email, Discussed implementing a Food Safety Plan (FSP) in order to obtain active managerial control over repeated priority violations. Advised operator I was available to assist with developing a FSP.

Discussed proper handwashing, ware washing, food source, food storage, holding and cook temps, cooling when applicable , employee hygiene, employee health, demonstration of knowledge, and storage and use of toxic items. Food establishment regulations can be found out https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/eh/TDH-Food-Rules.pdf. Please be sure you and all food handling employees are familiar with these regulations. Guidance/educational documents can be found at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/eh-program/eh-foodlaw.html. These are an excellent resource to help reduce the risk of a foodborne illness. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NA
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
COS Repeat
Observations
OUT
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
COS Repeat
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
48 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant