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Ben Salem Food Market

October 22, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385698 10/15/14 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 30 UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ALONG SOUTH WALL OF WINDOWS BEHIND CHIP DISPLAY AND ICE FREEZER.ALSO FRONT DOOR STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER HAS EMPLOYEES REMOVING DROPPINGS AND SANITIZING AREA.ALSO SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).
code 14Priority
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: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES , SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER.POP SLEEVES IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS AND SALES FLOOR.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL TILE BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE LEAKING IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE HOT OPEN FOODS ARE SOLD OR MOVE TO REAR PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF TOP OF WALK IN COOLERS AND AT SERVICE COUNTERS,EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 15, 2014: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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