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Big & Little's

October 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO RODENT PROOF THE BASEMENT DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 32
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. FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT ARE RUSTED AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE RUSTED METAL IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED A BRICK WALL IN THE KITCHEN THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER WITH DRYWALL OR FRP BOARD. WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WALLS AND CEILING ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE OR COVER RUSTED AND SOILED WALLS AND CEILING. PROVIDE A BASEBOARD ALONG THE OUTSIDE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. SEAL OPENINGS IN THE BRICK WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. PROVIDE A FULL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CUT ANY HIGH WEEDS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.
code 41

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