Chopal Kabab & Steak

February 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
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. FOUND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, DISH AREA, AND BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM, OVER 50 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, BUT IT WAS EXPIRED 7/29/09. MR. KHAWAJA ALI TOOK THE TEST AND PASSED THE TEST LAST 06/19/2009, BUT DID NOT GET THE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN KABOB, BEEF KABOB, GOAT MEAT, ETC ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER .
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.MUST REMOVE ALL THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE WIRE SHELVINGS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MEUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE LID OF THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA, THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVE ,AND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; ALL THE PREP TABLES AND THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE PREP TABLES,THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: BASEBOARD IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH THE WALK COOLER LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REGLUE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS, BEHIND THE GREASE BOX, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP;FILTER BY THE HOOD,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP;HOOD NOT CLEAN;WALLS BY THE MOP SINK ROOM NOT CLEAN; CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE ONE OF THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: ONE BURNER STOVE NOT VENTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION. PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER/FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
code 40

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