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Americas Food Basket
July 26, 2018 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeRetail Food
- failed findings8
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Non-Food Contact SurfacesInspector note: Resurface rusted grease traps in the deli and meat rooms Replace rusted flaking barrels used for meat " rendering " and replace with food grade containers as discussed Replace small area floor matts in front of the delicase and produce cases or clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils
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Installed and MaintainedInspector note: Broken water pipe in the electrical / pump room. no food service in the area room is adjacent to the locker room address
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Floors Designed Constructed InstalledInspector note: Repair blocked floor drain in the meat room
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Clean floors throughout the facility including the third floor mechanical room locker rooms and trash room from all visible food spills stains and soils
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Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed InstalledInspector note: Resurface all exposed wooden shelves cadinets walls and stairs under the stairway leading to the third floor locker room area - replace soiled and compromised plastic curtains in the refrigerated rear deli room • Resurface all exposed wooden shelving units - floor panels and doors where needed throughout the store
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Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers ProvidedInspector note: Clean to remove all soiled clothing boots and unused shoes discarded all around the facility
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Premises MaintainedInspector note: Remove loose personal clothing discarded and scattered throughout the facility
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Soiled Linen StorageInspector note: Soiled aprons discarded on the floor in the produce department adq • Soiled linen aprons mcloth cutting gloves and cloths are scattered throughout the meat room address
Checks marked passed
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Spoilage Unsafe FoodcriticalInspector note: Several pieces of produce out for retail sale are visibly rotten - Discarded Compromised packages of broken desserts and canned bakery rolls are broken and the covers are damaged or missing removed from the case during inspection
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Cold HoldingcriticalInspector note: Several yogurt packaged cheeses and cut fruit are ober 70F in the self service refrigerated unit ( section of the fridge located by the window / front door ). Voluntarily discarded . DO NOT KEEP ANY FOODS IN THIS CASE UNTIL IT IS OPERATING PROPERLY
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Food Contact Surfaces CleancriticalInspector note: Clean the blades on all deli meat slicers especially under neath the handles from several days ofvisible caked on food spills
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PIC Performing DutiescriticalInspector note: Managers are not overseeing the day to day operations of the facility including cleaning sanitizing and product integrity
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Safe Food Handeling InstructionsInspector note: Missing some" safe handling labels " on packaged faw meats kn the coffin freezer unit. address
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Insects Rodents AnimalsInspector note: Visible signs of rodent droppings scattered throughout the store contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
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Food ProtectionInspector note: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage including soda breads water and chips- keep all packaged raw poultry underneath raw packaged Hamburg in the meat cases. - keep all deli meats covered in the refrigeration units during extended periods of refrigeration storage
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Food Contact Surfaces DesignInspector note: Replace damaged plastic covers on top of the small heating units used to wrap fresh meats and produce. covers are stained soiled and ripped- replace cutting boards that are visibly compromised throughout the store
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Equipment ThermometersInspector note: Replace missing and / or broken equipment thermometers where needed
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Wiping Cloths Clean SanitizeInspector note: Discontinue the use of sponges scattered throughout the store/ meat room and deli room
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils inside and outside of all refrigeration units in the ( meat - deli - produce and dairy ) departments as ?ll as all vrocery shelving units cooking equipment meat slicers knoves and multi door freezer units
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Adequate Number Frequency Vermin ProofInspector note: Store does not have enough clean trash barrels in the meat room to hold adaquare trash. address
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Outside Storage Improperly MaintainedInspector note: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered throughout the parking lot and dumpster
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premises not properly maintained or cleanedOfficial wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/CeilingsInspector note: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils behind the meat room deli room dairy cooler and walk ins
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Fixture's not properly shieldedInspector note: Several lights above the produce case and meat case are missing light fixtures replace
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Mop Sink not ProvidedInspector note: Keep all in use soiled mops brooms dust pans filled with debris elevated off the ground and kept segragated away from foods and food service areas as discussed during inspection
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on July 16, 2018: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 16 previous findings did not recur.
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