Al's Red Hots

July 8, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS TURNED OFF BECAUSE THE DRAIN LEAKS ONTO THE FLOOR, A PLUMBER CAME OUT AND REPLACED THE TRAP AT THIS TIME SO IT IS FUNCTIONAL.
code 11Priority
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. OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE UNUSED WOODEN COOLER AND THE FLOOR OF THE BATHROOM, A MOUSE HOLE IS INSIDE SAID COOLER AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ACCROSS FROM THE COOLER NEED TO BE SEALED UP. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF MICE AND RODENT PROOF THE REAR SCREEN DOOR BECAUSE THE BACK DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR VENTILATION.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING AND RUNNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND STREET. THREE, FIVE GALLON BUCKETS OF GREASE ARE STORED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GREASE AND HAVE THE GREASE CONTAINER REPAIRED SO THE DOOR CLOSES TIGHT.
code 19
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.Move all storage 6 inches off of the floor in order to maintain sanitary conditions. Clean and maintain the walls, ceiling and window sill above the steamtable clean and sanitary at all times. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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.All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Repair or replace the damaged prep 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.Clean and maintain the floors free of grease and repair the holes in the baseboards.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR ALL INOPERATIVE LIGHTING AND REPAIR THE PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS..
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Replace the missing hot water faucet handle in the three 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. Clean and degrease the entire premises and remove the rancid grease odor from the premises.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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