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Finest Food Basket Inc

September 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings9
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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP ON TOP OF SAID DOOR, MIDDLE OF FRONT DOOR, AND BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SCATTERED BETWEEN MILK CRATES AND PALLETS AT REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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 CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER, AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER COMPRESSORS, FOOD AISLES RACKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, TOILET, SMALL DEEP FRYERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE ALL MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT REAR PREP, STORAGE, AND TOILET ROOM TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR.
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: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
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.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE UNSUED ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 27, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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