Americas Food Basket

November 17, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeRetail Food
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Clean to remove deep dark stains on cutting boards in prep areas. Monitor.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Replace all missing or ripped curtains going into walk ins. PIC stated that they are on order and will be installed. Place barrer between hand sink and three bay sink in meat prep room.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Dishwashng Facilities
    Inspector note: Label prep sink in produce prep area so staff is not washing equipment in the sink anymore.
    code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Repair walls corner trim and doors in prep rooms and hallway as discussed that are falling apart rusty or damaged. PIC had most done but will have finished asap. Clean ceiling in walk ins and prep rooms. Visibly soiled. Clean soiled light covers in prep rooms.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: PIC need to review with staff to properly wash hands between tasks and change gloves. Hand sink need to be available to wahd and papertowels and soap need to be stocked.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Hot and Cold Watercritical
    Inspector note: No hot water at hand sink in meat prep room. PIC has plumber coming at 2pm today to make all repairs.
    code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Hand sink in produce prep room blocked with barrel and packaging for produce. PIC removed and discared containers and moved barrel. Barrel was put back in front of sink 20mins later. Review with staff not to block hand sink.
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: PIC need to review with staff proper hand washing general cleaning proper storage of food and make repairs when needed. All hand sinks and three bay sink need to beproperly stocked.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Have a pest control company address birds in storage area and under shelves in bread isle in retail. This need to be monitored. Remove traps that full or used and replace.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Remove water jugs in deli back room on the floor and store properly 6 inches off the floor. Discontinue to store raw whole eggs to high. Fill to fill line on refrigerator.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean interior of reach in freezers in retail area and produce. Visibly soiled. Clean shelves in produce prep areas. Visibly soiled. Clean condencer fan covers in walk ins. Visibly soiled.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Repair leak in hand sink in meat prep room. Repair drain from condencer in meat prep room. Draining on to cutting board. Discontinue using until repaired and area in clean and sanitized. PIC stated that part is on order and will be fixed asap.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Provide paper towles in produce and deli areas at the hand sinks.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floors in all walk ins storage areas hallway and trash area under shelves and prep tables. All visibly soiled with debris. Repair or patch holes in floor in prep rooms as discussed. At re-inspection have paperwork from contractor when it will be done.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 16, 2016: 4 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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