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Americas Food Basket

March 19, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Sliced pumpkin observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Sliced pumpkins were removed at the time of the inspection. Box of American cheese observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cheese was removed at the time of the inspection.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink in the produce department being blocked by a preparation table. Discontinue and relocate preparation table in order to properly wash hands.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Several large white cutting boards in the meat department heafvily scoared and visibly soiled. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: No drainage tube on the left hand side of the deli case to provide proper condensation drainage. Provide to ensure condensation is not draining on top of product. Several plastic curtains leading to the meat and dairy department missing. Replace to ensure temperature is being maintained at a minimum of 41F and below. Compressor inside of the dairy cooler appears to be leaking. Address and repair if necessary.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Excess ice build up on a smal interior portion of the deli case. Defrost and clean to remove. Intrerior of the mop sink visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Several storage shelves in the produce department visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hot water shut off valve appears to be leaking and not operating properly. Address and repair if necessary. Hot water is sufficient throughout the rest of the establishment. Faucet of the mens restroom with very little water pressure. Address.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap at hand sink in the meat department. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Small portion of the floor in the meat department damaged. Repair.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Several ceiling tiles in produce department damaged. Replace.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Fixture's not properly shielded

Inspector note: Lights above preparation tables in produce department not shielded. Provide. Several lights above open air meat cooler not shielded. Provide.
code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 25, 2013: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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