Arzan Market & Cafe

September 16, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA OR COMPLETELY REMOVE OPEN FOOD DISPENSING AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED. • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. • OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDPAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.OBSERVED LAMB/GYRO MEATS AT 47.7F,LENTIL SOUP AT 46.4F,COOKED POTATOES AT 48.1F,COOKED CHICKEN WITH RICE AT 44.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN DISPLAY COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND-AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES AND ALUMINUM FOILS ON FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR SAID WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6"INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572752 DATED:03/17/2023 #37--3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAMES ON ITMES SUCH AS SALT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS ARE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. #55--6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN. #57--2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/23/2024.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 17, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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