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Black Cat Lounge

April 13, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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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: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISHES INSIDE OF IT AND WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, KEEP ON THE PREMISES AND AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE. • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.
code 43

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