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Brother's Supermarket

September 19, 2024 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeRetail Food
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
    Inspector note: No hand sink in the deli area. Provide hand sink.
    code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    Inspector note: Remove all soda pallets that are being used to store foods. Provide proper shelving and proper means to store food. 9/19/24- PIC was able to remove 90% of the soda pallets. A few soda pallets still in use. Remove and provide proper storage.
    code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Drain boards (C)
    Inspector note: Provide drain boards on the 3 bay sink in the meat area and proper commerical grade drying racks. Provide proper placement for the drying racks.
    code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Service Sink (C)
    Inspector note: No mop sink. Provide a mop sink to clean mops and dispose of soiled water.
    code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    Inspector note: Ceiling over the deil area and production area needs to be smooth durable and easy to clean. Replace porous ceiling tiles. Floors is the deli produce and meat hallway area need to be smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Repair and seal floors. Repair/smooth out the orange foam insulation in the hallway. Apply baseboard along the hallway area (under the bathroom office ) Repair hole in the wall above the 3 bay sink in the produce production area. Repair walls- Deli produce meat areas need to be smooth sealed and easily cleanable. Remove ceiling fan in the produce area. 9/19/24- PIC was able to finish 90% of the ceiling tiles in the deli area. Provide the other 10%. Waiting on the plan review to finish the rest of the ceiling tiles in the produce area.
    code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    Inspector note: Observed a 2 door reach in refrigeration unit in the meat area being used to store paper goods. Repair or Remove refrigeration unit. 9/19/24- The inside of the refrigeration unit has been clean out. PIC stated they have someone coming to remove. Remove or repair.
    code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    Inspector note: Repair the walk in refrigeration door in the meat area. Seal and repair the wood on the side of the door.
    code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical
    Inspector note: Prep sink is direct to waist. Provide an air gap. Contact a licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letterhead.
    code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    Inspector note: Clean and sanitize the equipment used to wrap the produce.
    code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Observed flies in the produce production area and in the hallway. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide an invoice on company letterhead. Remove flies.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    Inspector note: Provide a barrier between where you cut the meat and the where you store the soiled equipment utensils. 9/19/24- PIC was able to separate the tables. Need a barrier between the 2 tables. Waiting on plan review.
    code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Case Lot Handling Apparatuses Movability (C)
    Inspector note: Ensure that all pallets and racks are moveable. Ensure to move when cleaning flooring.
    code 590.004/4-204.122-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    Inspector note: Replace/resurface large cutting board in meat area. Ensure you are able to clean and wash large cutting boards. Recommended smaller cutting boards.
    code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
    Inspector note: Observed a few bug zappers meat produce area. Remove bug zappers in food production area.
    code 590.006/6-202.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
    Inspector note: Provide lockers for employees to store personal belongings.
    code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 12, 2024: 7 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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