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August 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF BRAISED BEEF WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44-46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13# OF FOOD WORTH $150. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BARS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR MEZZANINE AND 2ND FLOOR, BASEMENT PREP AREA, REAR STAIRCASE WALLS AND STAIRCASE TO 1ST FLOOR MEZZANINE. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE 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. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR COFFEE AREA MILK COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.
code 32
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 FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS AND PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (LEAKING POP SYRUP FROM LINES). MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY AROUND THE ICE MACHINES ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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. REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE THEY ARE PULLED BACK IN THE PREP AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR AREAS.
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. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR COFFEE STATION.
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. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BOTTOM OF REAR STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BEHIND THE BAR AND AT THE ICE MACHINES.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 15, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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