Farmers Food Basket

September 3, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • 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. FOUND 70 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ALONG THE WALL, 10 IN BACK OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND 20 ON THE SHELF IN THE PET AISLE. ALL DOORS NEED TO BE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED-1/4" GAPS NOTED UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDES. FOUND 6 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA AND 5 IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ALL ACTIVITY. CITATION ISSUED #64675-12
    code 18
  • 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. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SLICING AND PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVING AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS, STOCK/STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAKE FLOORS IN MEAT PREP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE- PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
    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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND VENTS IN THE REAR AND IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE MISSING/DAMAGED IN FRONT/REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS IN THE REAR AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHTS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
    Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
    code 40

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