La Voile Brasserie

August 31, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: Whereas none of the hand sinks were properly equipped with soap or towels and it appeared to be a non-issue amongst the kitchen bar and wait staff management must review proper hand washing procedures with all staff before the reinspection.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Good Hygienic Practicescritical
    Inspector note: Whereas the hand sinks are not equipped with soap or towels the staff are unable to properly wash their hands. Correct immediately.
    code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical
    Inspector note: The wait staff were observed handling (cutting) bread for the customers without prior hand washing and without a barrier between their bare hands and the bread to be served to the customers. Review proper procedures with the wait staff. At a minimum the wait staff should be utilizing gloves or deli paper to handle the bread.
    code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Management failed to identify and correct the obvious lack of hand washing within the establishment.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Although no visual evidence of a rodent infestation was observed within the kitchen or dining area rodent droppings were observed in the basement storage area opposite the walk-in refrigerator and within the locker area. Instruct your exterminator to provide an Integrated Pest Management plan to mitigate the situation.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: The kitchen staff must be provided hair restraints. The hair restraints must be worn while in the kitchen performing duties.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: Replace all missing thermometers. All kitchen refrigeration units should be equipped with a thermometer.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: The chef stated that a second hand wash sink is to be installed within the kitchen. The hand sink is to replace the one that was originally installed but subsequently removed.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: None of the hand sinks within the establishment were equipped with signage (hand washing only) soap or towels. Provide at each station.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: A puddle of water was observed on the floor of the storage room. The puddle extended beneath the walk-in refrigerator. The puddle is a potential source of nourishment to the rodents within the storage room.
    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: There are large gaps between the wall and the sides of the air conditioner within the dish area. The gaps between the wall and air conditioner provide a potential route of entry for rodents. The gap should be sealed with a frame to eliminate this potential route of access. The black mold should be wiped from the wall behind the dish machine.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 17, 2009: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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