Bharat Bazaar

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
  Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12-24-2013, REPORT: #1376175 NOT CORRECTED: #18-NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELVINGS AT THE FIRST FLOOR, ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE COMPLETE LOG BOOK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY AND STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND BASEMENT NOT CLEANED. iNSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AT THE BATHROOM, ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, AND UNDER HAND SINK TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. LARGE OPENING NOTED AROUND FAN EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING OR INSTALL 16 INCH WIRE MESH SCREEN.
  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 ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
  code 37
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CURRENTLY ONLY SINK ON PREMISES IS A HAND WASHING SINK.
  code 38
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 24, 2013: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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