Buffet City

March 19, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREA, ONE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, UNABLE TO DRAIN, AND OTHER WITH UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT IN BASIN ON SINK, UNABLE TO UTILIZE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. OWNER CORRECTED SAME DURING INSPECTION.
code 11Priority
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: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINET UNDER SUSHI LINE. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAPS NOTED AT BOTH CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS, HAVE TIGHT FITTING. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/24/12 (1227469) NOT CORRECTED. 31- ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 32- ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, ALL DOOR HANDLES TO COOLERS, ALL HANDLES TO FAUCETS, AND OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 33- MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER AFTER EACH USE TO REMOVE ALL DRIED UP FOOD PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 37- EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 38- EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT STIR FRY PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE. REPAIR SAME. SPLASHGUARDS MISSING INBETWEEN ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
code 40
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING ITEMS BEING USED (PLATES, CUPS, ETC) AND STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (SCOOPS, LADLES, ETC.) AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 22, 2012: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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