Babas Halal

December 10, 2024 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OFFICE DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK • 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: 5-204.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .
    code 55
  • Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608378 12/3/24 NOT CORRECTED.#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED ALL TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.#60- 8-404.13(B:4) : :#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. #47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 3, 2024: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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