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Alexander's Restaurant

January 9, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASH AREA AROUND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND AROUND FUSE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL AROUND FUSE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DIPPER WELL VALVE LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
code 40
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
code 45

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Compared with Pass on March 18, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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