Epples Restaurant

September 19, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2081896 9/12/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF LOWER MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COUNTER AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/17.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,POTATOE PEELER,CAN OPENER,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,COUNTER TOPS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALLS ,WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR LEAKY BOOSTER AT DISH MACHINE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SMALL GLASS COOLER.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK BASIN .MUST ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 12, 2017: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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