Congas

July 12, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AS WELL AS THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT (NEEDS BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE).-------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

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