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Food 4 Less Midwest # 567

March 8, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
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. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. NEEDS TO REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY ACCESS (REAR STORAGE AREA). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED (7-38-020)
code 18
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD IN MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT GRINDER AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL. -------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH MILK BUILD-UP AND ALSO FLOORS IN REAR RECEIVING AREA INCLUDING THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE BAKERY PREP (NEXT TO OVEN) AND ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI SECTION.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 22, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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