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Fox & Obel

July 15, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1353509 ON 7/5/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. OVER 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL AND FLOOR OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE PREP LINE. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR FOR THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE IN THE RETAIL AREA. MUST REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST FROM WIRES AND CABLES ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA, PREP LINE, MOP SINK AND BAKERY AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPLACE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY FREEZER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WITHOUT A HACCP PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 5, 2013: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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