A&K Food Market

July 12, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN PREP AREA NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. FOUND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A CARDBOARD BOX,TOILET BOWL BRUSH AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAR SINK AND MAKE READILY ACCESBIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FOOD PREP AREA OR IN 2ND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN FREEZERS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1,000 LBS OF FROZEN PIZZA,PRE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,LEAN AND HOT POCKETS, BANQUET CHICKEN DINNERS,LEAN CUISINE STEAK TIPS,STOFFERS TERRIAKI DINNERS,TYSON CHICKEN BITES,STOFFERS LASANGA,TOTINOS PIZZA,HUNGRYMAN CHICKEN DINNERS,JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE,CHICKEN POT PIES,BURRITOS,TGIF POTATO WEDGES,BEEF PATTIES,PORK TAMALES,CORNISH HEN AND FROZEN VEGETABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-58.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. (ALSO, MAY NOT THAW AND REFREEZE)CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND MICE ON SITE,FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES AND 5-6 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,RESTING ON WALLS AND ON FRESH PRODUCE,IN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SEAL 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR INNER AND OUTER EXIT DOORS. ALSO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM AND BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES. ALSO FOUND AN APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH GLASS BLOCK MISSING FROM THE WASHROOM GLASS BLOCK WINDOW. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. ALSO, NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE FLY TRAPS DIRECTLY ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. OBSERVED LARGE GARBAGE BAGS,CARD BOARD BOXES,EMPTY BOTTLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS,EXPIRED STOCK AND OTHER GARBAGE AND DEBRIS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE GROUND ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR PREP AREAS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF REFUSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 20
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: FOUND TOILET FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TOILET IN 2ND REAR WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT TOILET FLUSHES PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 26
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS REPACKAGED OR NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE ALL PITTED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,ALL OTHER COOLERS AND FREEZER,SHELVES,VENTILATION HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,SINKS,TOILETS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES ON SITE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS AS NEEDED.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLERS,FREEZER,SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILINGS ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM IN REAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS AND REPAINT AS NEEDED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER SALES FLOOR,PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON 2 COMP SINK BEING USED AS A MOP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE. PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED COOLER ON SALES FLOOR AND IN PREP AREA.
code 41

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