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Cafe Ba Ba Reeba

September 20, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE IN 1ST FL.FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,UNDER ALL 3- ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT,IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,IN CEILING NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WET WOOD IN COMPRESSOR ROOM,FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,BAR AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE IN HOT HOLDING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,EXTERIOR TRIM ON MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT LINE PREP COOLERS,4- DOOR DESSERT COOLER,PANTRY PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BREAD & BOX BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF,MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT BAR AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD UPPER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR BAR AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,STOVE,WHEEL BASES,LEGS ,ICE CREAM FREEZER ,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ALL ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SIDES OF HEAT LAMPS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,BAR AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES,FRONT BAR AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,UNDER 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT HOT HOLDING LINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM IN FRONT HOT HOLDING PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS & CRACKS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND ON LANDING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR BASEMENT PREP AREA
code 41

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