Carson's Ribs

February 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE DOORS TO THE COOLERS BELOW THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF OVENS NEXT TO SALAD PREP AREA, POTATO OVEN NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE LARGE STANDUP MIXER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL TILES BEHIND THE GRILL AND REPLACE ANY MISSING TILES. MUST GROUT THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER IN IT. REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE DRAIN LINE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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