Crossroads Public House

March 21, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
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 REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR ALSO OBSERVED EMPLYEE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7/12/17 REPORT#1955769 NOT CORRECTED. 32 NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEANFAN GUARDS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW AND CLEAN TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. 36 LIGHT BALLAST ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOURESENT BALLAST SO PROPER LIGHTING CAN BE DISPENSED. 38 NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALKING COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OVERSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DARK GROOVES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS, DISHWASHING AREA/ KITCHEN AREA, BACK SERVICE STATION AND FRONT BARS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATIO ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DIRT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AND SIDE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SIDE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN SEAL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on March 15, 2018: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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