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Carson's Ribs

March 1, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #381263 ON 2/18/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MANAGEMENT STARTED TO CLEAN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA AND HAD A TECHNICIAN FROM SMITHEREEN SERVICE THE BASEMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS NOTIFIED AND ARRIVED ONSITE TO ASSIST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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. PROVIDE A THRESHOLD BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS AND AT BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR TO PARKING LOT.
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 AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE DRAINS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE LARGE STANDUP MIXER AND UNDER THE COOLER COMPRESSOR UNITS. 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. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 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: THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER IN IT.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 18, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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