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Budlong Hot Chicken

May 1, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED THE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER AND INNER DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE OUTER DOOR.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN PITCHERS.----BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE PIPING TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT OR MOVE STORED BREAD.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.---MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE STEAM TABLE.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE SHELVING ON THE MOP SINK, OR ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, SHELVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE FREEZER SHELVES.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. • NOTED RAW WOODEN LEDGE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK AND RAW WOOD DOORWAY THRESHOLD TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO RAW WOOD WALL AT THE FRONT COUNTER BEVERAGE DISPENSING WITH OPEN CREVICES IN WALL. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES ON THE WEST AND NORTH SIDES OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BREAD STORAGE---OPEN SEAM/CREVICE IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.----OPEN SEAMS/CREVICE IN THE BASEBOARD COVING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE UNATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. • MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.
code 57

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