Bernie's

July 8, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (IN BAR AREA #2)WITH A BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES ,WHICH ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TAGGED ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE UNIT. MANAGER TURNED IT OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240)WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO USE ICE FROM OTHER UNITS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000062893-12
code 4Priority
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 SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BEHIND BARS(MAIN-1ST -AND 2ND FLOOR),ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. APPROX 50 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.FEW GNATS WAS OBSERVED IN BOTH WASHROOMS 1ST FLOOR.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,REAR KITCHEN DOOR HAS GAPS OF 1" TO 1 AND 1/2"(BOTTOM),THRESHOLD IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING,TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62893-12
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.PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS FOR BEHIND BAR #4(2ND FLOOR).
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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ICE BINS PRIOR TO STORE ICE IN IT, BEHIND BARS.
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.ELEVATE ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BEER WALK-IN COOLERS,STORAGE AND BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AT SAME AREA.(GRIME BUIL-UP).
code 34
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment.PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE SCOOPS,TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 42

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