Gino's East/ Gotham Bagels

April 6, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-204.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING BAGELS AT A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA THAT DOES NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR CEASE PREPPING ANY FOODS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGER TOLD FOOD HANDLER TO CEASE PREPPING BAGELS IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROOVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE.
code 16
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH) AT A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41F.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA BY THE CUSTOMER SITTING. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S ROOM ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE CEILING, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND UNDER THE SIDE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORAGE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, MANAGER STATES THE RAW WOOD BOARDS ARE USED TO MAKE THE BAGELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS, ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW MEAT ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID LEFT OPENED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ALWAYS CLOSE THE LID AFTER DUMPING GREASE INTO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. • 6-501.111 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MOPS NOT INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 24, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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