Gideon Welles

June 28, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED SEVERAL DOORS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT-PROOFED,THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIPS/GAPS AT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND EXTERIOR DOORS THAT LEAD TO THE WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM/DRY STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1931811 DATED:05/27/2016. 32 Observed the freezer near the dish area with heavy frost accumulation. Instructed facility to defrost and maintain. Observed torn gaskets at the low 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 08/27/2016 33 Observed the 2 door unused cooler at the bar to have black, mold like spots inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns and attached drains at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize and maintain. 08/27/2016 38 Observed a leak below the exposed hand sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 08/27/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/5/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS/SHELVINGS MUST MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,BENEATH THE BROILER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA FOUND DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 27, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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