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Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
June 4, 2012 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings10
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And ServiceInspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED LAMB WITH SAUCE AT TEMP OF 51.4F;COOKED BEEF WITH SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.9F.BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED THE DAY BEFORE PER MANAGER STATEMENT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 6.5, VALUE 88 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: REAR DOOR WAS PROPPED OPENED TO THE OUTSIDE WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR THAT OPENS OUTWARD. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN MOTOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST REMOVE PILED SAND AT EAST AREA OF THE BASEMENT, AND BIG ROCKS UNDER THE SHELVES AT SOUTH WALL. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BETWEEN THE ROCKS AND ON TOP OF THE SAND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: MUST LABEL AND DATED FOOD STORED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: OBSERVED BARE WOOD SHELF BY THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE EMPTY BIN OF ICE MACHINE. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE DRAWERS OF PREP TABLE(EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN).
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR IN FURNACE AND BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS.REMOVE DIRTY/STAINED CARPET IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RE-SEAL PLASTIC COVING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: NEED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CAULK/SEAL SMOOTH GAPS AROUND THE PLUMBING,AROUND PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS. REMOVE FOAM FROM UNDER THE SINK/CABINETS IN BAR AREA.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER SUPPLY LINE
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Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And ConspicuousInspector note: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: NEED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL(CEILING TILES) BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,AND BASEMENT AREA(DOORS PLYWOOD,ETC), ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 18, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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