Bar Louie

June 28, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AN AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OF 46.4F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: SLOPPY JOES AT 47.3F, SPINACH DIP AT 44.9F, ALFREDO SAUCE AT 45.8F, CHEESE DIP AT 48.3F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 46.3F, EGGS AT 47.1F, MILK AT 47.1F, RAW BACON AT 47.1F, BUTTERMILK AT 45.5F, GUMBO AT 49.8F, RANCH DRESSING AT 45.5F, CHEDDAR SPREAD AT 45.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 45.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F, GYRO SAUCE AT 45.3F, GOAT CHEESE AT 46.9F, CHICKEN (IN PREP COOLER BELOW GRILL) AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 120# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE EAST SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED BROKEN LID FOR ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST REPLACE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE MICROWAVE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WEST HALF WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP LINE AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR. THE FAUCET AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MUST REPLACE OR ADD AN EXTENSION TO THE FAUCET.
code 38

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