Free Hot Meals

January 20, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR HOLDING HOT FOODS AND TRANSPORTATION AT 135.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/20/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(NO CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CHEST FREEZER GASKET.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT MIDDLE SINK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND IN LOBBY AREA,GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL CRACKS ,HOLES AND UNEVEN FLOOR IN LOBBY,PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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