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Al's Beef Restaurant

August 18, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings4
critical findings0

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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE AROUND POTATOES, BREAD CUTTING AREA AND IN BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000062271 11.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM VENTILATION HOOD BY HANDWASH BOWL SIDE.
code 32
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. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS BY POTATOES, BASEMENT AREA.
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. OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BREAD CUTTING AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 21, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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