Earl's Bbq

March 16, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F). NOTED BAKED BEANS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F PREVIOUSLY COOKED A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 3Priority
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090(B)
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1770554 ISSUED ON 05-10-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Instructed facility to install and maintain a splash guard between the 1 compartment sink and the three compartment sink. #35 - Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. #38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain a dipper well for ice cream service.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, BOILER ROOM AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.--------NOTED GAP/OPENING ON WALL FRAME (CORNER) LEADING TO REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.----------CEILING INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WASHROOM BY FRONT PREP AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES ---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER).
code 41
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE REAR WASHROOM (BY FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA).
code 44
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 10, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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