Ed's Potsticker House

December 7, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST MAINTAIN AT BOTH HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.
code 12Priority
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. EVIDENCE OF MICE BEHIND COUNTER IN DINING AREA ON LOWER SHELF, ALSO BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM BEVERAGE STATION. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM AREAS OBSERVED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2009. THE FOLLOWING NOTED AT THIS TIME: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, CORNER AREAS BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN 2009 CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING NOTED AT THIS TIME: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND OTHER AREAS, REPLACE COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, SEAL AREAS ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT ONCE FINISHED. (FLOODING OCCURRED IN BASEMENT AND REPAIRS WERE MADE TO FLOOR AND WALLS; NO FOOD STORED THERE).
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2009 CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED: THREE COMP SINK IN DINING AREA BEHIND COUNTER WAS REMOVED ACCORDING TO MANAGER. SINK WAS PLACED IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA, ALL PIPING CONNECTED BUT NO RUNNING WATER TO SINK AT THIS TIME; PROVIDE. MANAGER STATES THAT FRONT COUNTER WHERE SINK WAS REMOVED WILL BE REMOVED ALSO.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS; MUST PROVIDE AND/OR MAKE CONSPICUOUS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: FOUND CLUTTER AND ARTICLES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER: STORE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOORS AT LEAST SIX (6)INCHES THIS PRACTICES COULD PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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