Express Food And Liquor

August 20, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
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: 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR & IN CABINET OF HAND SINK IN UNUSED FOOD PREP AREA-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,& REPAIR BOTH FRONT DOORS AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY(1/4 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH). 5 FLYING INSECTS NOTED ON SALES FLOOR & IN DELI PREP AREA(FRONT DOOR WAS OPEN UPON ENTRY TO BUSINESS-INSTRUCTED TO EITHER KEEP DOORS CLOSED OR INSTALL SCREEN DOOR(S). TECHNICIAN ARRIVED FOR SERVICE DURING INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: GRASS AND TALL WEEDS NOTED IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, ALSO NOTED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON OUTSIDE GROUNDS OF BUSINESS- MUST CUT TALL GRASS AND WEEDS AND KEEP OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF BUSINESS CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION(SLICING LUCNCHMEATS & CHEESES)-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TRICKLING, NEED STRONGER PRESSURE, REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CONSTANTLY LEAKING HAVE TO KEEP IT SHUT OFF AT THE BOTTOM-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ALL RUSTY SURFACES THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED MUST EITHER BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. CABINET UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI HAS HAS A BLACKISH-COLORED LIQUID ON SHELF THAT IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE- MUST REPLACE IT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(USED & UNUSED),FREEZERS, PIZZA OVEN, MICROWAVE, SINKS, COUNTERS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL RACKS & COUNTERS AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER PUDDLING AND TO ELIMINATE BREEDING AREAS FOR FLYING INSECTS. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS IN DELI AREA AND THROUGHOUT MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. ALL STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WALL COVES (BASEBOARDS)MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO WALLS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT COUNTER IN DELI AREA. PROVIDE MORE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR MOTOR ROOM.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: PREMISES HAS LOT'S OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS(OLD BUTCHER'S AREA) THAT PRESENT LOT'S OF POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH INSPECTION- MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND KEEP IT FREE CF CLUTTER.
code 41

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