Bq Afroroot Cuisine

February 9, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA INCLUDED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. WE OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT DINING AREA BETWEEN TWO CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED OR REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOBENT MATERIAL. • EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AND IS SLOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: BROKEN LID AT RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. MUST REPLACE. • OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND CEILING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. • LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. • NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE AREA
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 11, 2019: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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