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Farmers Food Basket

January 30, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OPENING OF WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,BEHIND POP COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,NEXT TO STOVE IN BREAK ROOM,BEHIND MOTOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND A POUCH OF RODENT POISON.ALSO BOTH FRONT DOOR AND WALL,REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FRUIT(CUT ASSORTMENT MELONS,PINEAPPLES,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,SERVED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING STALL TOILET ROOM DOOR IN WOMEN'S,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN MEAT DEPT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES ,GRINDER,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS IN ALL PREP AREAS,CASHIER BOOTHS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN MEAT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MISSING FLOOR TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEAT PREP AREA,DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR AT WALK IN FREEZER,OPENING AROUND VENT IN WINDOW IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 23, 2013: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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