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Blaq's

April 12, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings4
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: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND CORNERS NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PREMISED MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL WASTE DUMPSTER FOR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
code 38

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