Cheesies Pub & Grub

December 5, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $40.00 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON THE TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE EASE OFF CLEANING PEST MONITORING AND FOOD PROTECTION.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF TABLE NEXT TO ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

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