Brandy's Restaurant

July 18, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: FOUND WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND REDDISH FOOD DEBRIS IN COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND FACILITIES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.3F, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F (INFRONT PREP AREA), 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F (REAR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE SAID COOLERS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: HAMBURGER AT 46.7F/ 44.9F, CHEESE AT 47F/48.9F. HAM AT 44.6F/46.5F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.5F/46,5F, GROUND BEEF AT 46,7F, STEAK AT 49.1F, TURKEY AT 49.4F,CUCUMBER SAUCE 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.9F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 46.9F/47.8F/46.3F, BEEF AT 47.8F/48.6F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F/47.2F/48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $5,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 500 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR (EXTERIOR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1532702 ISSUED ON 04-08-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER CABINET, AND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #35 - VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE STAINED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE. #36 - LIGHT NOT PROVIDED IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL FOOD CONTAINTERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND BLACK STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, HAS FOOD DEBRI,AND GREASE
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 8, 2015: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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