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County Bbq

September 28, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP HANDSINKS (1ST AND BSMT PREP) AND BAR HANDSINK. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING BLACKENDED CAULIFLOWER WITH ONE GLOVE AND THE OTHER HAND WAS BARE. BLACKENDED CAULIFLOWER WAS ON METAL SHEET TRAY IN PREP AREA ON COOLING RACK PRIOR TO FOOD HANDLER TRANSFERRING PRODUCT INTO CLEAR PREP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL, FLOUR, AND SUGAR ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR OFF DINING AREA OPEN AND NOT INSECT PROOF. ?INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAIN THE ENTRY OF INSECTS. • OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AND 20 LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR MOP SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH IMPROPER GLOVE USEAGE WITH ONE GLOVE ON THE LEFT HAND AND THE RIGHT HAND BARE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO EDUCATE OF PROPER GLOVE WEARING.
code 46
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (TWO RED SMOKER UNITS) AND SURROUNDING WALL IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 49

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