Fireplace Inn

April 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeConsultation
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. OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN BOTH SETS OF DOORS TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO AND A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE ALLEY DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE DISHWASH AREA. 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #160340 ON 4/21/10 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CONCRETE FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR GREASE TRAP IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CRACKED CONCRETE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN PATIO FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. 35/01- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT THE END OF COOK LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT TRAULSEN COOLER. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
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. DOOR HANDLE IS MISSING AT THE JORDON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE BEHIND THE BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS (ALONG WIRES, ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON COOLERS AND COMPRESSORS). DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FLOOR AREAS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS AND CORNERS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR ALL SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS. REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE NEXT TO THE DISHWASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 7, 2011: 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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