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Brother's Supermarket

April 30, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Air gap under the prep sink was not installed properly. Provide proper air gap.
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed whole fish being stored on ice in a refrigeration unit. Provide a Marine Fisheries license and proper storage fish was buried in ice and should be stored on ice. Observed bread box with utensil being stored on the side- Provide signage "Please use utensil only". Recommend attaching a cord to ensure utensil does not fall on the floor. Ensure the staff is trained any prepared package foods must be chiled to 41F or below before being stored on retail refrigeration shelving.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: provide proper food labels to all pre packaged food items with proper date marking
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed meat grinder and meat slicers soiled. Ensure staff is trained on cleaning and sanitizing. Clean the inside of the meat case.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Provide food protection on the hanging goat.
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Remove all soda racks cardboard boxes from floor and shelving.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: Provide proper means to dry all sanitized equipment at 3 bay sink. Drain boards drying racks.
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: All walls in the food production and warewash area need to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide smooth walls All flooring needs to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide All ceiling tiles above food being prepared needs to be smooth cleanable and durable. Provide Clean all floor drain covers in the retail area.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed frost build up in the walk in freezer unit and inside the coffin unit where the shrimp is stored. Repair condenser in the walk in freezer unit. Observed water on the floor in the meat area. Repair leak coming from the meat case in the deli area. Remove water.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No test kit available. Provide test kit.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed a heater hanging from the ceiling over the 3 bay sink and prep sink. Owner stated that the heater does not work. Please remove. Observed an ice machine that is not working in the prep area. Please remove or repair.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Observed bread oven with no hood sticker. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and provide hood sticker.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 23, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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