Abyssinia Restaurant & Food Market

September 24, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings3
  • 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: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA (BAR) ON WALLS, CEILING AND BAGS OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    code 18
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
    Inspector note: NOTED STORAGE SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN CABINET WITH ASSORTED BRANDS OF TOXIC ITEMS (BLEACH, MR. CLEAN,LYSOL ETC) STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS BAGS OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START REMOVING ITEMS FROM SHELVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    code 25
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 21, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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