Baba Pita Palace

March 30, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
code 30
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. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE WARPED STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON REAR VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY POROUS OR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE OR PAINT CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. RECAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE DOOR TO THE MOP CLOSET (HOLES IN THE DOOR). WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RECOMMEND COVERING WITH STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTIONS. SEAL ANY WALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE ANY CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE UNDER THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ANY NON-WORKING COOLERS OR FREEZERS FROM THE PREMISES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AND PARKING LOT FROM LITTER AND GARBAGE AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.
code 41

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