Backyard Grill

September 28, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT 46.9 F,PORK RIBS AT 46.0 F,HAMBURGER AT 45.1 F,CHICKEN AT 47.0 F,BEEF AT 46.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 35 #'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE AT $500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID TEST KIT/STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES,GRILL,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR,STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,FRONT OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/GAP ON NORTH/EAST WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INGERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268669 DATED:02/27/2019 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. May 27, 2019 41 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. May 27, 2019 44 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/5/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 27, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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