Abe's And Tommie's Carryout

August 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS, FFROM INSPECTION REPORT #1170401, DATED 8/14/12, NOT CORRECTED: #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #505384 5/19/11 #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOOR-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUT,PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES,TOP OF GREASE TRAP,UNDER FRONT COUNTER.#34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING ALL CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.#35- SEAL ALL HOLES,CRACKS,OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC.MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#41-ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#18-PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170401 8/14/12 STILL NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 6-8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MISSING LOCK ON REAR DOOR & SCREEN TORN ON SAME DOOR THAT IS WIDE OPEN,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS,LOCK & SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
code 14Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED A PREVIOUSLY TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 8/14/12 BEING USED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER THAT'S AT 46.4F AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL REMAIN ON COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 8/14/12.SUCH AS FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT CORNED BEEF 46.2F-56.6F,ITALIAN BEEF 45.5-46.1F,RAW CHICKEN WINGS 54.0F,RAW FISH 48.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX50 LBS.$ 258 (CRITICAL 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: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK & FRONT HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS & WHERE NEEDED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,RACKS,DESK IN OFFICE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARPET/RUGS FROM PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & STAINLESS STEELE SHEET METAL FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED
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: MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN REAR AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM AND OR WINDOW SCREEN IN TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 14, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 13 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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