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Fat Johnnies Red Hots

July 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings0

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. OBSERVED 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS, HOLES, ETC ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. KEEP DOORS/WINDOWS CLOSED OR PROVIDE 16 MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74007 COURT DATE 8-25-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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 DEFROST INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP). REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMP SINK, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP)
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
code 34
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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
code 36
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. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER, LITTER, ETC OUTSIDE PREMISES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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