Duks Red Hots

October 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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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 100 RODENT DROPPING IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND COKE MACHINE, CLOSET BY KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE WATER HEATER AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED OUTSIDE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, FRONT AND REAR DOORS, AND DOOR TO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN ALL AREAS, OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA 5-10 APPX. NEED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NEEDS TO HAVE A MAP WITH LOCATION OF RODENT BOXS AND ANY OTHER INFROMATION REGARDING EXTERMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 13Priority
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. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AND STANDING WATER ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 19
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 REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET COMMODE
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. MUST CLEAN SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN WALK IN UNIT. IN STRORAGE AREA NEED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ECT.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP BATHROOM AREA,STORAGE AREA, BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER FOOD COUNTER AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALK IN UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. ON EAST END BY GAMING AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
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. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILE ABOVE KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP REMOVE ALL DIRT DUST ECT.
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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN UNIT STORAGE AREA,GAMING AREA,THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
code 36
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR IN REAR ROOM BY GAMING MACHINE, PLEASE NOTE A SIGN IS POST "NO SMOKING" BUT WE ALSO NOTICE A HEATER UNIT TO KEEP ROOM WARM, AND UPON ENTERING BACK ROOM THE SMELL OF CIGARETTE IN THE ROOM. INFORM TO EMPLOYEE THEY CAN'T SMOKE IN REAR AREA OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PER CITY ORDINANCE, SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-015
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 21, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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