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Punjab Mini Mart

December 29, 2023 · Temporary permit action

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official resultTemporary permit action
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical

Inspector note: Several items of prepackaged foods have been compromised due to rodent activity - packages of rice and other foods items out for retail sale have been knawed open and chewed by rodents - remove and discard all compromised foods as we discussed in the grocery aisles where needed
code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: As part of the hearing decision from October the owner supposed to provide monthly audits from a licensed trainer. They have not provided these audits as required to continue to operate.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings as well as live sightings of rodents in basement during inspection - PIC needs to address the situation immediately with his professionally licensed pest control company as this has been an on going occurence over the last few months
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: When you enter the establishment there is an immediate odor from the rodents. There are large amounts of chewed food products and rodent dropppings in the basement and on the store shelves. This permit is suspended until the infestation can be brought under control.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector note: Broken in two seperate pieces a light cover on a two door cooler / freezer in the rear of the store needs tio be removed and repaired as discussed - Plastic food storage containers in the grocery aisles are visibly soiled and compromised - remove and replace as discussed
code 590.004/4-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean shelving units where needed of the grocery aisles - inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors throughout the store as well as the basement stairway and basment floor from all visible food spills stains and soils - - Clean the perimeter of the walls around the store where the they meet the floor from food spills stains and soils
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Remove the two empty visibly compromised wall mounted soap dispensers above the coffin freezer unit in the rear of the store
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Clean to remove all unused storage containers - remove and / or replace the plastic self service lottery stand used by customers to fill out lottery slips - clean to remove any and all loose cardboard and debris not in use withthe business
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 24, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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