Elston Chicken Poultry

January 20, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
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. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. 1/2 INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. DIRTY (FEATHERS/FECAL WASTE) CRATES/CAGES STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. POSSIBLE RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS, FROM 7/23/09 INSPECTION (REPORT #159592), NOT CORRECTED: #32: WALLS, CEILING, LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. #40: NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS/CEILING THROUGH-OUT AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NO DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, WORKING DRAIN PLUGS. GREASE TRAP RUSTY, NOT CLEAN. MUST REFINISH AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZER (BOTH USED AND UNUSED) NOT CLEAN. ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, RUST IN UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. FLOOR TILES LOOSE, GROUT MISSING OR INADEQUATE BETWEEN SOME TILES. ACCUMULATED GROUT ON FLOOR IN SOME AREAS (UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ETC) MAKING FLOOR UNEVEN AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE OR SMOOTH. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE. PREVENT STANDING WATER OR DEBRIS ACCUMUALTION ON FLOOR. CEMENT ACCUMULATED ALONG WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION. MUST INSTALL 6 INCH COVE AT SAID JUNCTION.
code 34
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: NO REQUIRED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED IN PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED. 7-32-020a. VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ENTRANCE AND ALL AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
code 70

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