Dimo's Pizza

October 29, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ALSO OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK HAD AN OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM SEAM OF THE COMPARTMENT SO THAT IT CANNOT BE FILLED UP WITH WATER WITHOUT LEAKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
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 THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AND AT THE REAR DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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. REPLACE THE BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA THAT IS COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 42

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