Abood Food Market Inc.

April 23, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WHERE THE FACILITY IS SELLING BEEF, CHEESE, JALAPENOS AND SLUSHY DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SERVICE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. MANAGER REMOVED THE CROCK POT OF CHEESE AND BEEF DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 5-205.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SO THE HANDWASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED IN COMBINATION WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED IN COMBINATION WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. • 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED IN COMBINATION WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE THAWING OF FISH. OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN A REACH IN COOLER HOWEVER THE FISH WAS STILL IN THE VACUUM PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST REMOVE FISH FROM THE VACUUM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING AS INSTRUCTED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGING LABEL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ON THE WINDOW LEDGE ALSO IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING OR MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSED. MANAGER CLOSED THE FRONT DOOR DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 40
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.18 OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE OR REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. • 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE ACTUALLY HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 57
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: 7-32-015 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON SITE. OBSERVED MULTIPLE CIGARETTE BUDS ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ON THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. MANAGER REMOVED CIGARETTE BUDS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW SMOKING OF ANY KIND INSIDE OF A PUBLIC PLACE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 27, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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