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Coco Pazzo Cafe

June 24, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE STAIRWELL THAT LEADS TO BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE 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 RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE DRIPPING OFF OF THE SIDE AND ALSO SOILING THE TOP LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND ALSO DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS THAT ARE PRESENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE PRESENT TILES IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAIN IN THE KITCHEN.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 28, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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