Ajawaah Sweets

February 4, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED. - • - OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN THE CEILING OF FACILITY BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND BY THE EXHAUST VENTILATION PIPES IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: - OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE ALL FOODS TO BE STORED IN "FOOD GRADE" CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTIONS. -
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: - OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE PROCEDURES. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE, DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, OF THE EXACT WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED, CONCENTRATION LEVELS, CONTACT TIMES ETC) FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. -
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS, ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, SINKS, AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATIONS AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2293784 ON 6/18/19: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND IN COOLERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. ALL FOOD ITEMS ON SITE STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS AT ALL TIMES. ONLY THE TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE READY-TO-EAT, PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS ARE REQUIRED TO ADDITIONALLY MAINTAIN THE PREP/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS). OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ENCRUSTED ONTO THE STOVE TOP COOKING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS OF ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 18, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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