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Eppys Cafe & Deli

May 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: (7-38-005A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN STEAMTABLE: RICE AT 129.9F; MACARONI & CHEESE AT 99.6F; MASHED POTATOES AT 128.6F, WITHOUT ADEQUATELY RE-HEATING SAID FOOD ITEMS AT A STOVE TOP OR MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RE-HEAT THEM, OBTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMP. OF 165F, FOR 15 SECONDS, BEFORE SERVICE. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: (7-42-090) MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1/20/11 VISIT, NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#32-DOOR GASKET OF REACH-IN MEAT COOLER IS RIPPED; #33-GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING; #34-FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2-COMP SINK IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD/DEBRIS). 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.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MISSING FAN GUARD AT LEFT FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: EXTERIOR SIDES OF PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-MUST BE FREE OF DIRT, DUST. FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER & AROUND SINKS, PREP TABLES, OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ANY OLD/UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED, OR CLEANED & COVERED (IF NEEDED), TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 20, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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