Erik's Deli

November 27, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA,APPX.8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND DINING AREA.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH DINING AREA DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/27/17 .(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT PIPE IS SEPERATED FROM DRAINLINE PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED OR TURNED ON FROM SINK IT POURS ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS OF 3- COMP SINK,WASH WATER IN 1ST,2ND CLEAN WATER TO RINSE AND DRAIN THE 2ND SINK AND SET UP SANITIZER.SINK HAS NOW BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TME.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOWER SODA CABINET.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND KETTLE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 38

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