Congress Pizza & Pasta

May 25, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings3
  • 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. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION,ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY OPENING UNDER ABOUT 1 1/2-2". ABOUT 15-50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA,ON FLOOR IN SW PIZZA OVEN UNDER SHELF,ON 2NDFL IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER SHELF USED FOR DRY STORAGE,AND ON FLOORS BEHIND ABOVE SAID WALK IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MICE DROPPING AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-01-10.
    code 18
  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ACTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS ON 2NDFL ,AND ON 1STFL NOT INVERT,ALSO PIZZA CARD BOARDS STORED ON BARE FLOOR PRODUCT BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER ON 2NDFL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER INVERT AND ELEVAT 6"FL,AT ALL TIMES.
    code 31
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS ON 2NDFL. WITH WATER AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANIND AND MAINTAINING DRY AT ALL TIMES. COVER OPENINGS ON FLOOR DRAINS.
    code 34

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 6, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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