Borders Books & Music

January 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: 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.//FRONT OUTER OPENING DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM /CINTER OF 2 DOORS.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED & SOLD TO PUBLIC.NEED ONE PERSON PER SHIFT WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 21
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.NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE & ON DISPLAY/NEED NAMES OF FOOD ITEM , EXP. DATES NAME OF CO.,ADDER SS OF CO,INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM ON PREPACKAGE ITEMS.
code 30
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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 32
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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS/FREEZER NEED CLEANING.
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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE/MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRATE/MILK CRATE OFF PREMISES USED FOR STORAGE FOR FOOD ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK LEAKING WATER NEED REPAIRING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 MGMT TO REMOVE CLUTTER OUT OF REAR STORAGE AREA DOCK AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEM IN PREP AREA.
code 42
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL THAT WORKE FOR CAFE.
code 44

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