Elly's Pancake House

October 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE, TURKEY PATTIES AND LINKS STORED AT 84F-121F, SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 125F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, EGG YOLKS AT 65F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 50F, CHEESE AT 47F, BLACK BEANS AT 46F, AND HAM AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HUNG ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPTY BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND THE NON-WORKING RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE BASEMENT WALLS, EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND DINING ROOM WALLS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE SINK IS NOT USABLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO A MAJOR LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE BELOW THE SINK. WATER WAS TURNED OFF TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. BOTH THE LEFT AND MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENTS ARE LEAKING WATER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A WORKING LOW TEMP. DISHWASHER TO WASH DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Toilet Rooms Enclosed Clean, Provided With Hand Cleanser, Sanitary Hand Drying Devices And Proper Waste Receptacles

Inspector note: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT NOT KEPT CLEAN. THERE IS A FOUL ODOR FROM BOTH RESTROOMS. RESTROOM FLOORS AND WALLS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE NEEDED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RESTROOMS.
code 27
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
code 28
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL SPICES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
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. REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR THE DOOR. OBSERVED BAGELS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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 STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE COOLERS AND BELOW THE MICROWAVE AT THE COOK'S LINE, TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AT THE COOK'S LINES, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF OVENS AND PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE BROILER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRAINS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND ROUTE THE DRAIN LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN SO NO STANDING WATER POOLS ON THE FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DELIVERY CONVEYOR. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING TILES AND LIGHT COVERS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA AND ALSO AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM. NO CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS NEEDED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA LEAKING WATER FROM THE NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS NOT PITCHED TO DRAIN WATER FROM THE SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP (SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, ETC.). MUST REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on March 24, 2010: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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