Food 4 Less

January 8, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WOOD BASEBOARD BEHIND DAMAGED ITEM AREA AND INSIDE CRATES IN RECEIVING AREA. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND TWO DEAD MICE ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. FRONT AND RECEIVING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED. 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING/PALLETS IN BAKERY FREEZER.
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN DOG FOOD, CHIP AILSES, ETC, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN DELI/BAKERY AREAS.
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 ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, IN BAKERY, DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE AND RECEIVING AREAS.
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. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DELI. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN DELI. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS IN BAKERY, DELI AND RECEIVING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
code 35
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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY 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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN RECEIVING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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