Gezzo's

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed PIC wearing gold bracelets and ring while prepping food orders.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed the queso blender tool stored in stagnant water. All clean utensils must be stored in a clean dry container or hot water at a temperature of 135 degrees or higher.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed floor tiles under the front food service area missing and damaged. This violation was also noted in their previous pest control inspection report from 4/22/2026. Observed a hole in the ceiling tile in the back storage room where beverage containers and linen are stored.

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed expired Food Manager Certification. ServSafe certification for Joshua Williams expired 2/2026. Remaining certification for establishment is for Maria Montalvo (8/21/28), who also serves as the certified food safety manager for the Locust Grove location. PIC was advised that the food safety manager may only had a certification for one location.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed black accumulation on the interior surface of the soda nozzles. PIC removed the soda nozzles to be cleaned and sanitized.

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed improper cooling methods being used to cool TCS foods. Observed a hotel pan of chicken that was cooked at 11:00 am today on the bottom shelf covered during cooling in the walk in cooler. CA- PIC reduced the portion size and relocated to the second shelf from the top. PIC will ensure a lid or cover is placed above the shelf where product is cooling. The cooked chicken did meet temperature requirements during cooling.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed no employee must wash hands sign was provided in the men's restroom. PIC will replace the sign by 11/13/25.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed the queso blender tool stored in stagnant water. All clean utensils must be stored in a clean dry container or hot water at a temperature of 135 degrees or higher.

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed pans in the storage area wet nesting. CA- PIC advised to rewash and ensure that all equipment is dry prior to storage.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed the paper towel dispenser must be relocated above the hand sink. The paper towel dispenser is currently located above the meat sink which could potentially cross contaminate the sink. PIC will relocate the dispenser by 11/12/25.