Blue Door Kitchen + Garden

July 12, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PORK BELLY AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    code 3Priority
  • 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND REAR PREP AREA EXIT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM MAKING DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAKE RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
    code 30
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    code 33
  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ADJACENT TABLE AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    code 34
  • 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 BETTER ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.
    code 43

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