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Express Dollar & Grocery

March 19, 2013 · 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 MICE DROPPINGS FRONT AND REAR AREA,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES,AND UNDER THE PLASTIC FLOOR IN SELLING AREA,MORE THAN 40 DROPPINGS.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,REAR DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" BOTTOM SIDE AND TOP OF THE DOOR. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.REMOVE DROPPINGS AND REPAIR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTED LID FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY DIRTY SHELF ABOVE THE WASHBOWL, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL AND WASHBOWL,GRIME BUILD-UP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: NEED TO SEAL FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL HOLES ON CEILING TILES REAR AREA,ALSO BY THE VENT COVER ,FRONT PART OF SELLING AREA. REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN SELLING AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB THRPOUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALSO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE.HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE STAIR CASE
code 41

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