D'cuba Restaurant

September 24, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF RAW CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF IN GROCERY BAGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW, FRESH UNCOVERED LEMONS, CELERY, CUCUMBERS AND LETTUCE WITH CHICKEN DRIPPING DOWN ONTO FRESH PRODUCE. PRODUCE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 4Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT WENT TO THE STORE AND PURCHASED BLEACH DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-5-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.#33- Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).#34- Floors in rear storage areas not clean, INCLUDING BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE, need detailed cleaning. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT, INSIDE COOLERS, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP, COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. TOP OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WHERE TOWELS ARE LOCATED FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. STORAGE SHELVING MUST PROVIDE EASY ACCESS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. LIDS OF TWO LARGE BOX FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. FRONT BUS PAN CART DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: RUSTY PAINT BUCKET ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO PROP UP SINK. MUST REMOVE. DIRTY FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FREEZER/COOLER STORAGE ROOMS NOT SMOOTH OR CLEANABLE. CEILING MATERIAL IS INSULATION. MUST PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. CEILING VENT IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE RUSTY BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT SERVER COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 5, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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