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Dollar Express

October 27, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, MICROWAVE, DUCT EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN SALES, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AND BREAK ROOM AREAS (ACCUMULATED DUST, SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED PRODUCT, ETC), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN WASHROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACK, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE EXCESS LITTER OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS.
code 41

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