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Elly's Pancake House

July 28, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1490745 ON 7/18/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABANDONED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF PRODUCE IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 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
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE THE PREP COOLER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SUMP PUMP DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. • REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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: REPAIR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE SUMP PUMPS IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT WATER IS PUMPED OUT OF THE DRAINS. MUST EXTEND THE DRAINAGE LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE DRAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 18, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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