Cyrano's Bistrot And Wine Bar

June 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, EQUIPMENT, CEILING, FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 13Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF UNIT, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. OBSERVED UNPROTECTED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PREPARED FOODS STORED UNDER A LEAKING CONDENSATION DRIP PAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ALL AFFECTED FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE DRIP PAN. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $175. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE THEIR OWN GREASE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES, NO RECEIPT. MANAGER STATED THAT THEY USE THE GREASE DUMPSTER ALONG WITH THE RESTAURANT NEXT DOOR. THE GREASE DUMPSTER IS EMBEDDED WITH GREASE ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER. RECOMMEND THAT THE RESTAURANT GETS THEIR OWN DUMPSTER FOR GREASE REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #277363 ON 7/14/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - OBSERVED PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. 33/01 - THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND ON VENTILATION HOOD SPRINKLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT. 34/01- OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 35/01 - OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/MAINTAIN WALLS. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB AT 1ST FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD, AND CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR SALAD PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE RUSTED OUT PREP TABLE BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS, INCLUDING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WIRE RACKS, DISHMACHINE, GREASE TRAPS, ROTISSERIE OVEN, FAN COVERS IN THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVES, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 33
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE LOCKER ROOM AREA. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO THAT THERE ARE NO OPENINGS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. REPAIR ANY DAMAGED DRYWALL WALLS, CEILING, AND FRP BOARD. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE CONDENSER DRIP PAN IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE SPRAY NOZZLE SINK AND MAKE SURE IT IS NOT LEAKING.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY CLUTTER OR STORE IT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOARGAGE.
code 41

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