Closure of Local Pizza Shop Gains Media Attention

Canyon Pizza has been a State College staple for late night pizza since 2001. Not necessary an award winning pizza, but with its large pies and cheap price, it have endured the ever changing restaurant scene in this college town. After an inspection by the local health authority this week, however, it received a lot of press, although not the good kind.

The inspection noted 13 violations.  None by itself that would store-closing, but in total, it paints the picture of a dirty operation, one that is definite need of a good scrubbing and repair.  How did it get to this point?  Didn't management look closely and think that things are not as they should be?  Why do some have to wait until an inspection in order to do the necessary work?  And now, to have the brand damaged for all to see.

PDA website for results of restaurant inspections
https://www.pafoodsafety.pa.gov/Web/Inspection/PublicInspectionSearch.aspx

4 - 301.14 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Hood system is not adequate to remove heat and/or grease, as evidenced by condensate and/or grease collecting on the walls, ceilings, and fixtures. Hood is in need of a professional cleaning as required by the Centre Region Property Maintenance Code.

3 - 305.11 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Food Preparation and trays kept on table under wall with peeling paint and drywall damage.

3 - 501.17 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Commercially processed ready to eat food, deli ham located in the 3 door reach in cooler, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened or date to discard.

4 - 501.14 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--*Manual 3 comp sink warewashing equipment observed with build up of filth and food residue and not cleaned before use, and frequently throughout the day.

4 - 602.13 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Floor in the walk in cooler a Non-food contact surface was not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil. Evidenced by an accumulation of oil and flour residue.

6 - 202.15 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--exhaust fan window, in the * area, is open, unscreened, and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.

6 - 501.18 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Handsink, toilet, walls, and floors are soiled in the employee bathroom.

3 - 305.14 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Exposed food preparation observed in kitchen area under dirty ceiling, pipes, and, ducts with visible dust hanging from the ceiling, and subject to potential contamination.

4 - 202.11 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--3 bay sink basin / equipment has sharp internal angles / corners, rather than rounded. Welding repair was not sufficient and has created sharp angles and non smooth areas. Sink weld at base is also insufficient and leaking water.

4 - 202.16 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Lids on Pizza table are wrapped in duct tape that is not a smooth cleanable surface. Replace lids on Pizza table.

4 - 601.11(A) Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Pizza dough trays stacked with oil residue still on in clean stacked area a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Pizza prep cooler has standing water, mold and food debris in the interior base. Dough Mixer covered in dried on oil and flour.

4 - 501.11 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Walk in Cooler walls are peeling, FRP board missing on back of door, floor is unsealed wood and is not a suitable durable, smooth, and cleanable surface.

6 - 501.11 Explain Code Submit
Inspector Comments
--Floors, walls, and ceiling in the kitchen, food prep, and warewashing area of the food facility is extremely dirty, dusty, and in need of cleaning.
--Wall under the handsink, has a hole, or is broken and in need of repair. Wall adjacent to the pizza prep table is made of rough brick and is not a smooth cleanable surface. Repair with a sealed smooth cleanable surface.
--Ceiling tiles missing in the front and rear of the establishment, and need replaced with smooth cleanable ceiling tile that are designed for food establishments.