Monroe County Department of Public Health

Division of Environmental Health

111 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14620-
(585) 753-5564

Food Service Establishment Inspection Summary Report

Operation: PONTILLO'S PIZZERIA (PITTSFORD) (ID: 668600 )

Facility Name: PONTILLO'S PIZZERIA (PITTSFORD)
Facility Code: 272604201 Facility Email:
Facility Address: 20 State Street, Pittsford, NY 14534

Incident Investigation
Date: September 13, 2022 12:15 PM
Inspector: Judith Robson ([email protected] )
Responsible Person: Christine Woodring
Additional Email(s): [email protected]

Summary
Number of Public Health Hazards Found: 6 Certified Food Manager: Yes
Number of Public Health Hazards NOT Corrected: 0 A certified food manager is not applicable
Number of Other Violations Found: 13 in all jurisdictions.
Reinspection is Required
Each item found in violation is reported below along with the code requirement.

FOODS ADULTERATED OR RECEIVED FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCES.

ITEM # 1H WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S). CRITICAL VIOLATION
Part or parts of the item were observed to be in violation which were corrected at the time of inspection.

Code Requirements: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

Inspector Findings: Open foods throughout facility contaminated or potentially contaminated by worker using
intervenous drugs in the kitchen. Correction: Owner discarded all open food items throughout
FSE. *Note: Discussed proper sanitizing procedures.

FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY OTHER SOURCES.

ITEM # 4A WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 4 TIME(S). CRITICAL VIOLATION
Part or parts of the item were observed to be in violation which were corrected at the time of inspection.

Code Requirements: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.

Inspector Findings: 1. Observed via photos from Fire Marshall blood and hypodermic needles, from inter venous drug
use, on pizza prep table next to where dough was being prepared. Correction: Owner voluntarily
discarded all dough and all other potentially affected food items in FSE. *Note: Discussed proper
sanitizing procedures.

2. Observed spray bottles of ant poison, stored on counter by cash box, directly next

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 to food prep table in kitchen. No cross contamination observed at time of inspection. Correction:
Owner voluntarily discarded pesticide. *Note: Discussed that pesticides must be applied by a
Certified Pesticide Applicator.

3. Pesticides and other chemicals stored on dish rack along with clean dishes and were in direct
contact with the rack. Correction: Owner voluntarily discarded pesticides and other chemicals or
moved to a dedicated chemical storage area. *Note: Discussed proper procedures to sanitize all
affected dishes and dish rack.

4. Ant poison stored directly on canned food item in storage rack. Correction: Owner voluntarily
discarded pesticide. *Note: Discussed proper sanitizing of canned food items and that all
pesticides must be applied by a Certified Pesticide Applicator.

FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY OTHER SOURCES.

ITEM #4D WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S). CRITICAL VIOLATION
Part or parts of the item were observed to be in violation which were corrected at the time of inspection.

Code Requirements: Other Violations Deemed a Public Health Hazard by the Permit Issuing Official {14-1.10(a)}

Inspector Findings: Blood on sink, mirror and walls in bathroom from intervenous drug use. Correction: all surfaces
must be cleaned and sanitized before reopening. *Note: Discussed proper sanitizing procedures.

FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN GENERAL

ITEM # 8B WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

Inspector Findings: 1. Utensils stored on prep surfaces.

2. Aerosolized air freshener stored in kitchen, no signs of cross contamination at time of inspection.

FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN GENERAL

ITEM # 8E WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage
temperatures

Inspector Findings: Several coolers missing thermometers at time of inspection..

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 POOR SANITARY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

ITEM #10A WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open
seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

Inspector Findings: 1. Food stored in reused card board boxes.

2. Broken/missing laminate on prep table by walk-in cooler and on tables in dining area.
3. Open seams between fryers.

POOR SANITARY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

ITEM #10B WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed,
maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

Inspector Findings: 1. Degraded gasket on 2-door prep cooler.

2. Shelves lined with parchment paper above fryers.
3. Deteriorated/rusted storage racks throughout FSE.
4. Duct tape on handles of coolers throughout FSE.
5. Broken handles on doors of prep coolers.
6. Broken/cracked trash bins.
7. Hole in door of storage closet.
8. Missing handle on pizza oven,

IMPROPER CLEANING, WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

ITEM #11A WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions

Inspector Findings: Improper washing technique at 3-bay sink (rinse/wash/sanitize). Dishes must be washed, rinsed
then sanitized.

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 IMPROPER CLEANING, WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

ITEM #11D WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

Inspector Findings: 1. Dust/grime on rack above prep table in dough room.

2. Food debris on lid of storage bin on rack next to cash register.

IMPROPER SANITARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

ITEM #12C WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly
drained

Inspector Findings: 1. FSE lacks a dedicated food prep sink.

2. Spray hose at 3-bay hangs below the fill lines of compartments.

INADEQUATE INSECT/RODENT CONTROL

ITEM #14A WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Insects, rodents present

Inspector Findings: Flies present throughout kitchen and dining room areas.

INADEQUATE INSECT/RODENT CONTROL

ITEM #14B WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage
areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin

Inspector Findings: Gap present under front door.

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 INADEQUATE INSECT/RODENT CONTROL

ITEM #14C WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator

Inspector Findings: Ant poison on window sill in dough room, and ant spray found in kitchen, not applied by a Certified
Pesticide Applicator.

IMPROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

ITEM #15A WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Inspector Findings: 1. Broken floor tiles throughout kitchen (floor must be smooth and cleanable).
2. Peeling paint on ceilings near pizza ovens and near condiment station in dining room.
3. Dust buildup on wood shingles above counter tops in dining area.
4. Grease and accumulated food debris on walls above prep coolers in kitchen area.
5. Grease buildup on ceilings throughout FSE.
6. Peeling paint on plumbing pipes in corner by 3-bay sink.

IMPROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

ITEM #15B WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters,
exhaust fans

Inspector Findings: 1. Light shields throughout FSE are soiled with accumulated grease.
2. Missing vent covers in ceiling of kitchen area.
3. Accumulated debris inside light shields in dining room area.
4. Heavy grease buildup on hood above pizza oven.
5. Accumulated dust and grease on hood vents above fryers.

IMPROPER CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

ITEM #15C WAS FOUND IN VIOLATION 1 TIME(S).

All or parts of the item are violations.

Code Requirements: Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely
separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded

Inspector Findings: 1. Broken/unused equipment in dining room area (ice machine).

2. Medication and tools stored on window sill in kitchen next to prep table.

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 Additional Information Collected During Inspection
Comments: Received a call from the Town of Pittsford Fire Marshall, Sal Tantillo , stating the FSE has been
closed after an employee overdosed at the facility. Sal states there is blood and needles on the kitchen floor,
and on food prep surfaces. Also, stated there was a pizza box full of used needles laying on the kitchen prep
table next to where pizza dough is rolled out.

Site visit. Conducted full inspection.

Christine Woodring:

Will reinspect FSE when owner is given the okay by the Fire Marshall to begin reopening.

'Condemnation Notice' (stating structure is unsafe and its occupancy has been prohibited by the Code
Enforcement Officer) applied to facility front door by Steve Lauth - Pittsford Village Fire Marshall/Code
Enforcement Officer.

Inspector: Judith Robson Received by: Christine Woodring

([email protected] )

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 Photo Caption

Pizza box with hypodermic needles and blood on kitchen

food prep surface

Pizza box with hypodermic needles and blood on kitchen

food prep surface

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