Express Food And Liquor

December 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings8
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,RODENT DROPPINGS, /MICE.12 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND FILE CABINET BEHIND COUNTER,4-DROPPINGS AROUND CLUTTER OF STORAGE ITEMS AT REAR DOOR,3-INSIDE STORAGE SPACE BY WASHROOM AROUND GREASE TRAP IN REAR. MUST CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR GARBAGE AREA AND PERMETER OF BUILDING ALONG FENCE NOT MAINTAINED.OPEN LIDS ON DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. TRASH ALL OVER GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER(PAPER,CANS,BOTTLES,ETC). MUST CLEAN,REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD,FOIL FROM SHELVES,COOLERS ETC.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND SOME SHELVES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,WALLS,BEHIND COUNTER STORAGE AREAS,REAR. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES REMOVED BY COUNTER AND POP STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SOILED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES REAR WASHROOM,PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE. • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DAMAGE SOILED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPLACE ALL TILES.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA,CLUTTERED.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR NET OR APRON FOR FOOD PREPARATION.(WEARING STREET CLOTHING,BASEBALL CAP IN PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS,AND GARMENTS/APRON.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 29, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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