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December 11, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings17
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Management not overseeing staff in proper cleaning of equipment and other parts of establishment. Address and monitor.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Cutting boards soiled and with heavy scores. Replace. Knives stored soiled. discontinue clean and sanitize.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings and cockroaches. Address and provide a up to date pest report.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Bulk food containers not labeled. Provide labels for all containers
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Food stored in store shopping bag and containers without covers. Provide food grade containers and covers.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Staff preparing food without hair restraints. Provide
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Lid to large freezer in basement broken. Replace or discontinue useing. Homestyle toaster oven on cooking Heavy soils. Replace with commercial grade toaster.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled in use wiping cloth stored on hook. Discontiue and have a bucket with sanitizer in each area.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Exterior and interior of refrigerators freezers and walk in soiled. Clean Rice cooker microwaves and knife holder soiled. Clean. Shelves in kitchen area and basement soiled. Clean. Exterior of bulk food container soiled.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Barrels soiled and without covers. Provide
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
    Inspector note: Outside area with loose trash. Clean and monitor.
    code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor tiles by dishwasher broken. Repair.
    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: Walls in kitchen and basement soile. Clean.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Inspector note: Light out in basement. Repair.
    code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    Inspector note: Vents in bathrooms not working. Repair
    code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Mop Sink not Provided
    Inspector note: Mop bucket with soiled water store by clean equipment. Discontinue
    code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Tools stored in kitchen under dishwasher and in different spots in basement. Discontinue. Removed equipment that is not in day to day use.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 27, 2012: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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