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Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade

May 20, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeShort Form Complaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 179.5F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H59641
    code 21
  • 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. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER.
    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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES (CIGARETTE ASHES), COOLERS, SHELVES, COUNTER (CIGARETTE BUTTS).
    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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC). REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
    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: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED SHIRTS, JACKETS, PANTS, AND BAGS OF CLOTHING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLOTHING TO SEPARATE AREA.
    code 37
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    code 42
  • No Smoking Regulations
    Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED SMALL CARRYOUT TRAY LINED IN FOIL AND USED AS ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES INSIDE TRAY ON PREP TABLE NEAR FOOD SERVICE FILM AND SNOBALL SYRUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED H59641
    code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 1, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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