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Bereke Restaurant
July 13, 2016 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings9
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: Observed food not protected in the three door cooler: raw beef and chicken stored above vegetables and other ready to eat foods. Instructed facility that all raw meats should be stored below ready to eat foods and foods should be stored in order of final cooking temperature with the highest at the bottom. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: Observed 15 mouse droppings in the small cubby hole storage area in the dining room, 5 droppings in the kitchen by the display cooler, and 5 droppings in the kitchen furnace closet. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Instructed facility to protect utensils at all times and maintain indoors.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags throughout facility. Instructed to maintain food in approved food grade materials only. Observed torn gaskets on the three door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets of the two door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the kitchen under and around all equipment and sinks. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: Observed a dirty black, mold-like substance under the caulking between the mop sink and the wall and the three compartment sink and the wall. Instructed facility to remove caulk, clean areas, re-caulk, and maintain. Observed grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: Observed a small leak at the exposed handsink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a sewage like smell near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: Observed utensils, plates, and cooking equipment outside in the rear of establishment unused at time of inspection. Facility stated they were trash. Instructed facility to discard and maintain.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on June 3, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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