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July 22, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1946358 ISSUED ON 07-12-2016. (INITIAL CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - 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. #29 - 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 14Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND WATER LEAK FROM CEILING/ROOF ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-12-2016) ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. (NOTED A GOOD SUMMARY REPORT POSTED 09-30-2015) SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B)
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 34
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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 12, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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