Ace's Soul Food Cafe, Inc.

• official resultPass w/ Conditions
• resultPass w/ Conditions
• inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
  Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #671029 ON 3-1-12. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BETWEEN OVEN AND STEAM TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER UNUSED PREP TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS, REAR DOORS NOT RODENT -PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 24-3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLES STRIPPED ON REAR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H78167.
  code 14Priority
• 🌡️hot/cold holding temps off
  Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
  Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 144.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H78167
  code 21
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
  code 33
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (WATER DAMAGE, PEELING PAINT, ETC). CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
  code 35
• 🌡️thermometers missing
  Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
  Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
  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: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
  code 37

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 1, 2012: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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