Big Daddy Food & Deli

July 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 12Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO THREE COMP SINK ON PREMISES FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD. (OWNER SAYS SINK WAS REMOVED). OWNER STOPPED SALE OF NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT AT THIS TIME.
code 8Priority
Potentially Hazardous Food Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND BEEF IN PLASTIC BAGS (SIX POUNDS) THAWING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED THAT MEAT MUST THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, INSIDE OF A CLEAN THREE COMP SINK, OR A PREP SINK.
code 17
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 NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNERS; 1/2 INCH GAP IN BOTH CORNERS OF DOOR; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. A DEAD MOUSE WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM BY THE FURNACE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AVAILABLE TO VERIFY IF ESTABLISHMENT IS BEING SERVICED MONTHLY/REGULARLY; INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERTOPS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC. ELEVATE ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
code 34
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER.
code 40
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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID ROOMS LOOKING CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND MOP BUCKET. UNABLE TO VIEW INSIDE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK STORED DUE TO CLUTTER.
code 41

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