Al-Khyam Bakery

December 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY. ALSO OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY AND 2 DEAD MICE IN A TINCAT TRAP IN THE BAKERY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TYPES AND SIZES OF PITA BREAD LABELED WITH THE STORE ADDRESS AND NOT WHERE THE BREAD IS MADE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS MADE OFF PREMISES WITH THE APPROPRIATE NAME AND ADDRESS LABEL.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR THE BAKERY AREA.
code 32
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY AREA AND WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BAKERY AREA. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKERY.
code 34
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. SEAL THE WALLS AROUND THE FRP BOARD IN THE BAKERY AREA. SEAL WALL OPENINGS IN THE BAKERY WALLS.
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. LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ARE NEEDED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREAS. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 3 DRAIN STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ANY UNUSED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FROM WAREHOUSE AREA BEHIND THE BAKERY.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR BAKERY EMPLOYEES.
code 42

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