Einstein Bros. Bagels

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings6
• 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SHELVES OF THE REAR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
  code 18
• ⚠️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 CAULK AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO ELIMINATE WATER DRIPPING INTO THE CABINET BELOW THE SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD FLATS USED TO LINE THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
  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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET BELOW THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
  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. OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
  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. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND RAFTERS IN SEATING AND DISPLAY AREA IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  code 38

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