Avenue Food Mart

September 12, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found sausage hanging in open display case at improper temperature. Sausage at 53.1 F to 59.3 F, approximately 230 lbs, value $330. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below during storage. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
code 3Priority
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: Evidence of live activity found on premises. Observed live gnats on premises in bakery area thru-out approximately 30 plus, on soiled towels in rear dock area and houseflies in rear dock area-approximately 20 plus. Instructed to remove all live activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provided service invoice. Serious citation issued7-38-020. Instructed to keep all garbage containers covered, install air curtains or keep over head door closed when not in use and/or install blower to keep flies out.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Deli meats in display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date all loaves of deli meats within 5 days of use when seal is broken. Establishment bags ice on premises. Instructed to have establishment name and address printed on all bags.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Sinks, interior deep fryer, fan covers and exhaust and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to re-groot between floor tile to prevent standing water. Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in coolers or provided with end caps on bulbs in meat display case. Instructed to install shield on bulbs in coolers and install shields/end caps above meat display cases.
code 36
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: Soiled linen not properly stored. Instructed to stored soiled towels in covered container to prevent insect nuisances.
code 39
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided for several display coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Supplies stored on floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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