Canton House

July 1, 2008 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of rodent dropping on basement shelves. Dead mice on glue traps in kitchen area. Provide up to date rodent control documents by re-inspection..
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Wooden handled knives being used in kitchen preparation area. Discontinue and use food grade utensils.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Re-use of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Seafood containers being re-used to store chicken and beef. Discontinue and use food grade containers.
    code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No signage at hand wash stations. Provide.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Hole around piping in floor by back exit. Repair 7/1/08. • Floors throughout kitchen area heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Cooked pork stored with raw lobster and chicken in upright freezer. Store separate to ensure no cross contamination.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: No visible evidence of gloves being worn by chef throughout duration of inspection. Ensure staff are wearing gloves during all food preparation .
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Number Convenientcritical
    Inspector note: Hand wash sink blocked by pans. Discontinue to ensure hand sink in accessible.
    code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Ensure management is properly educating staff on all food saftey handling practices. Food Saftey packet provided.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Raw onion's stored on ground in kitchen preparation area. Store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Broccoli and chicken stored on ground of cooler in basement. Store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Knives stored in between Beverage Air Cooler and shelving unit Discontinue and store protected.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: 3 compartment sink leaking into bucket. Repair or replace.
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths out on counter. Discontinue and store in sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Interior of South Bend grill with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove. Interior of coffin style freezer with frost build. Defrost to remove. Exterior of meat grinder heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Exteriors of rice sauce and other food containers in kitchen area heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Shelf under meat slicer heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Trash receptacles with no lids in kitchen area and basement. Provide.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 26, 2008: 5 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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