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Express Grill Inc.

July 31, 2015 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON CONTAINER AND AROUND THE GROUND OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED 4 PEPPER CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH HAMBURGERS WITHOUT LABELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE PEPPER CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE BREAK TABLE AT REAR OF PREMISES IS STAINED, DIRTY AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 34
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, 2 FRYERS, STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE AND HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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