Alexander's

June 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO SOAP AT KITCHEN HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SAUSAGE, OATMEAL, TURKEY ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $26.00 THROUGH DENATUIRNG PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
code 23
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED A PIECE OF FROZEN STEAK ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA LEFT FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND BAGS OF DIRTY LINENS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATE INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: SOME NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: NOTED SPATULARS STORED ON THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE A DRAWER OR KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER TIED WITH A ROPE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE SINK USED FOR SCRAPPING FOOD FROM DISHINGS HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 AND #58 RULE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2564200 DATED 9/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #51) MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES. #58)NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CIATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 30, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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