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Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

September 19, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TAHINI BULK CONTAINERS, BULK RICE, AND EQUIPMENT ALONG EAST WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGE AND FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE BEHIND PASTA STORAGE SHELF AND CHEST FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PASTA STORAGE SHELVES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER BULK PICKLE CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BEAN STORAGE ROLLING CART ALONG WEST WALL NEAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, AND PALLETS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR STAIRWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE STRIP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL CARROTS OFF FLOOR IN PRODUCE COOLER.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 5, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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