Empire Garden

April 16, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings24
  • critical findings7

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: High temp dish machine final rinse 160°F. Must maintain 180°F. Dish washing company called and enroute. The establishment is equipped with 2 3 Bay sinks to perform proper ware washing.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Access to hand sink blocked by shelving • Items in hand sink basin (using hand sink to dump liquids) • Sheet pan & pan on hand sink basin
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Toxic Items: Original Containercritical
    Inspector note: Toxic chemical missing original label
    code 41-7-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Pesticide Usagecritical
    Inspector note: Evidence of applying pesticides. Remove all pesticides from premises .
    code 41-7-206.12/.13*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Person in charge Assignedcritical
    Inspector note: No person in charge - There must be a person in charge during all hours of operations.
    code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Certified food protection manager's certification expired No proof of Allergen certification
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Provide adequate training in food safety and sanitation. Multiple Risk/ Critical violations noted.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean interior of food Containers
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Open foods not stored in food grade containers. • Remove paper towels from above food prep sink
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Provide proper storage of ice scoop • Tongs stored on handler of oven
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Discard all melted food containers • Remove cardboard from prep table
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: No splash guard between hand sink and clean glass storage • Provide splashguard between hand sink & prep sink. • Rust on shelving in walk in units.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.
    Inspector note: High temp dish machine 150 of mfg specifications state wash temp shall maintain 160° F
    code 19-4-501.18-.110* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean exterior of food containers • Clean exterior of ice machine • Clean interior and exterior of all refrig. units. • Clean shelving throughout
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Storage all clean equipment inverted 6" above the floor.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: No hot water at hand sinks Employees are instructed to used hand sinks properly equiped and to use guest bathrooms until hand sinks have hot water
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No hand cleanser at hand sink • No hand cleanser employee hand wash sign and drying device at hand sink • No paper towels at hand sink basin • Soap dispenser empty
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Toilet Enclosed Clean
    Inspector note: Door not self closing
    code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: No cover for waste receptacle
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floor under and behind all equipment
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Broken and peeling ceiling tiles • Clean walls and all attachments throughout • Dusty ceiling fixtures and attachments. • Rusted ceiling
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 2, 2011: 24 findings appeared for the first time.

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