Sam's Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings13
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Approved Sourcecritical
  Inspector note: pic denatured with bleach a full tray of patties with no source discontinue the sales off cooked foods without wholesalers invoices..
  code 01-3-201.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Labeling of Ingredientscritical
  Inspector note: Discontinue the sales of retail packaged foods without proper labels with ingredients. bacon/butter/beef patties/pastries...
  code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: temp was taken of beef patties at 65F and stored at room temp...all hot foods shall be maintained at 140F or above.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: provide a sanitizer for 3 comp. sink...
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: elevate all beverages 6 to 8 inches off the floor..
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: elevate all shelving throughout 6 to 8 inches off the floor....replace missing compressor in walkin..replace missing wall switch cover...
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Three Compartment Sink
  Inspector note: provide drain boards for proper air drying at 3 comp. sink...
  code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: provide thermometer in display case...
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: defrost freezer chest...
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: provide papertowels and employee hand signage...
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: replace missing floor tiles as needed...
  code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Rooms and Equipment Vented
  Inspector note: repair vent system in restroom..
  code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: discontinue the use of beverage crates for shelving support.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 11, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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