American Medical Association

• 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: (7-38-020) NOTED 22-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA; 16-ON THE WALLS OF THE COOLERS; 12-ON THE WALLS & ON DOORS TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS & ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE BREEDING SITES. 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.
  code 18
• 📄consumer advisory missing
  Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
  Inspector note: (7-38-005A) FOUND 3-CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS STORED TOGETHER WITH CONTAINERS OF FOOD (PEANUT FOR TOPPINGS & CELERY SALT SHAKER), INSIDE A CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD. Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.
  code 25
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
  code 32
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: ALL AFFECTED AREAS (WALLS/CEILINGS), DUE TO PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, ON CEILINGS OR WALLS MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
  code 35
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS MUST BE REMOVED/BETTER ORGANIZED. 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.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 3, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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