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Carmens Place

May 18, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings4

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM, MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERD REAR STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE UP AND RUNNING WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MOLDY, NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,ALL SHELVINGS,CABINETS BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREAS.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR, MUST PROVIDE.
code 37
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 15, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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