Backyard Grill

October 6, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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
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. • ADDITIONAL HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED ON CEILING IN FRONT SMALL OFFICE AND IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38,#59 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401732 ON 09/28/2020: WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED #38-EVIDENCE OF RODENT(RAT)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,7-8 RAT DROPPINGS IN SCREENED SECTION OF WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,7-9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER AREA,APROX:15 RAT DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR AT CUSTOMER AREA COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,APPROX:5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHAIRS AT CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR SEATING AREA,2-3 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE TRASH CANS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES,#59 55-WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55-WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 59
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #59.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 28, 2020: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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