Fresh Market Place

October 31, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NONACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY, IN PRODUCE AREA(GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK), MEAT AREA(GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK) AND IN TAQUERIA(TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK). INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CANS FROM IN FRONT OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEAT AND PRODUCE AREAS AND TOWEL REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY AND 0VER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN TAQUERIA SERVING AREA, TAQUERIA DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT, BAKERY DISPLAY CASE ON ONE ROLL DISCARDED BY MANAGER, AND IN DELI ON BOX OF DELI PAPER. OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY AND MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/31/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING STORED IN CONTAINER OF SEASONED SALT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE CLOSED.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL USED TO DISPENSE SEASONED SALT IN THE TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD AND CONDIMENTS. • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET AT BASE OF MEAT/SEAFOOD WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT BASE OF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF MEAT/SEAFOOD FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM INTERIOR OF MEAT/SEAFOOD FREEZER. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON WALLS, FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN ALL WALKIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579189 DATED 07/28/2023 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. THE FLOOR IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 4, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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