Big Buba's

March 22, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: Observed 3 refrigeration units not maintaining proper temperature. Reach in cooler in prep area found with ambient air temperature of 53.2F. Found RC cooler in rear of prep in disrepair. Operator states this cooler does not work. Instructed must repair. All refrigeration on premises must have ambient air temperature of 40F or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    code 2Priority
  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: Observed severe leak under left and middle basins of 3 compartment sink. Observed water flowing from pipe under sink on to floor. Instructed must repair. Serious 7-38-030.
    code 24
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed excessive rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on right. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: Observed missing or damaged coving in rear of prep area (green wall). Must repair all coving to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front of prep area. Must replace. Must maintain same.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Observed dirty light shield over middle of prep area (near hallway). Must clean and sanitize. Observed light # 3 not working inside cooking hood. Observed missing light shield in rear of prep in front of walk in cooler. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
    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: Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Observed slow draining hand sink in prep area. Observed slow draining utility sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain same.
    code 38

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