Ben Salem Food Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• 🌡️hot/cold holding temps off
  Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
  Inspector note: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Ground Beef at 143.1 F and slicing ready-to-eat meats. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
  code 21
• ⚠️Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
  Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink. Water coming up, left and right sides of sink. Instructed that three compartment sink must be repaired or grease trap detailed cleaned to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
  code 24
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: Coolers, shelves, prep tables and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: Floor along wallbase and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Ceiling not maintained thru-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and repair and seal ceiling in toilet room.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Several leaks observed from roof thru-out premises, including toilet room. Instructed to repair overhead to prevent leaks. Three compartment sink and exposed handsink attached. Instructed to install shield between equipment.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 9, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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