Bakers Square

March 29, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: Observed foods at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 1/2lb of ham at 45.1f, 1/2lb of turkey at 43.5f, 2lbs of rice at 43.8f, 3lbs of stuffing at 43.7f, 1lb of mushrooms at 44.6f; in the pie display case 12lbs of pies (cheesecake, carrot cake, custard pie, and pecan pie) at 48.7f. Operator discarded said foods valued at $75. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 3Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: Observed white pie cutters not maintained: found multiple pie cutters with a brown substance on the blades used to cut the pies. Instructed facility to maintain all food contact equipment to prevent contamination. Facility discarded said items. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 16
  • 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: Observed 10 fruit flies in facility in the front service area and rear dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommend to have a licensed pest control provider service facility. Observed the rear exit double door to have an approximate quarter inch gap along the bottom edge of both doors. Instructed facility to repair so doors are tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: Observed the outside waste grease receptacle to not be maintained: found grease and food debris encrusted on the top of receptacle and the ground surrounding it. Instructed facility to clean and remove all waste and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    code 19
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
    Inspector note: Observed the in use dish machine not maintained- the final chemical sanitizer concentration registered 0ppm (chlorine). Ecolab arrived on site during inspection and corrected with a final concentration of 150ppm. Serious violation 7-38-030.
    code 22
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed the server station salad cooler to have a leak in the bottom compartment that is causing water to pool inside. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed the area under the griddles and burners, above the coolers, on the hot line to have grease and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed floors not maintained throughout (dirt and debris): under and around all cooking and refrigeration equipment, in the rear storage area, in the server station. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty and dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Observed missing light shields on the lights above the ice machine. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed the dish sprayer hose to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the pipe under the dishmachine to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 3, 2016: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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