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Boss Bar

September 9, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: FOUND OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING AND CRAWLING ON KITCHEN WALLS NEXT TO GRILL AND CHEST FREEZER, ALSO FOUND ROACHES IN BAR AREA AND ON THE WAY TO THE BASEMENT. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SEVERAL CHEST FREEZER DOORS MISSING RUBBER GASKETS, EXPOSED INSLATION, HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: SHELVES AND COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTED NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: SPILLS AND DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHENS AND BAR FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA DAMAGED AND SHEDDING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE. • CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, LEAKY FAUCET TOO, WASTE WATER LINE DRAINING IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: 17 ASHTRAYS FOUND ON KITCHEN SHELF WITH ASH TRACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 6, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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