Baba Pita

October 8, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. The kitchen exposed handsink has been removed and the sink in the cluttered rear hallway is not acccessible to the food preparation area. Must install an exposed handsink in the food preparation area.
code 11Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Food handlers were observed handling food without washing there hands after cleaning surfaces at the time of this inspection.
code 6Priority
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: 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. 6 rat droppings were found in the basement, several live ants were found in the baseboards under the kitchen grill prep area and both front doors, rear door and rear screen doors are not pest proof. Clean up all evidence of pest activity and pest proof all outer openings.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. An old mattress and clutter were found in the locked and gated outdoor basement stairwell and around the dumpster/grease area. Remove all garbage and clutter from the restaurant perimeter.
code 19
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. Both toilets have broken flush handles and the basement toilet leaks, repair the toilets so they are fully functional, not leaking and meet code requirements.
code 26
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The previous minor violations not corrected were originally documented on 7/22/09, report # 161320 and include: (33) Cleaning of cooler interiors. (34) Dirty kitchen floors. (35) Moldy panels above the basement bathroom. (36) Unshielded bulbs above the prep area. (37) A living space in the basement of the restaurant across from the hot water heater with food and refuse in it must be removed.
code 29
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Clean the grease covered ventilation hood, shelving and equipment.
code 33
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. Clean and maintain the kitchen walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom. Remove peeling paint from the kitchen ceiling.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. The kitchen is dark and requires additional lighting so cooks and cleaners can see.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. No ventilation exists for the double deck conveyor pizza oven, install ventilation to city code. Referral made to Dept of Buildings/Ventilation.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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. Remove all unnecessary equipment from the restaurant and basement.
code 41

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