A&T Pancake House

April 5, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: OBSERVED BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT DOORS, HAS CREATED A 1/4 INCH OPENING FOR RODENT ENTRY ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND INSTALL A PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE HARDENED GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABE AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM THE LARGE GRILL, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. BOTH ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS MOLD. INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL ADJACENT O THE ICE MACHINE. POTATOE SLICER MACHINE, AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP. ALSO, ALL KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AND FLOORS IN THE INTERIOR OF WALIK IN COOLER AND COOLER NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MISSING FLOOR GROUT AROUND COUNTER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABE AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP ARE DIRTY. FINISH PAINTING NORTH WALL LOCATED BY BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SEATING AREA, WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN COOLER NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 10, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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