Elly's Pancake House

October 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612501 ON 10/11/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE BROKEN CONCRETE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND THE DINING ROOM. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY BREEDING AREAS. NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG WAS PROVIDED FOR THE NEW EXTERMINATION COMPANY THAT IS BEING USED AT THIS TIME. A SERVICE REPORT FROM A-RID-A-PEST WAS PROVIDED FOR THE DATE OF 10/13/11 AND ONLY ADDRESSED THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. 27/01- 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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Toilet Rooms Enclosed Clean, Provided With Hand Cleanser, Sanitary Hand Drying Devices And Proper Waste Receptacles

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 27
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. OBSERVED THE MIDDLE PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR THE DOOR.
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 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, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. REMOVE THE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING. MUST SEAL THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.
code 35
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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 11, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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