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Golden Bull Restaurant Inc.

May 3, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SOUP AND VEGETABLE SOUP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 69.0-71.0F. ALSO, FOUND COOKED RICE INSIDE RICE COOKER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 95.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PLASTIC CONTAINER OF TEA STORED IN ICE CUBES IN ICE MACHINE USED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. ALSO, FOUND BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND SPLASH GUARD IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES USED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY ITMES INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS KEPT FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION AND DISCARD ICE CUBES INSIDE UNIT. IN ADDITION, FOUND VEGETABLES WRAPPED IN WET NEWSPAPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE VEGETABLES IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED MATERIAL AND REMOVE NEWSPAPER USED TO WRAP SAID FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
code 16
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. REMOVE FOODS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT BAR. REMOVE WORN WOODEN BLOCK USED TO STORE KNIVES. REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, AND PAPER LINING ON PREP SHELVES/TABLES AND RACKS. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. DEFROST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, WATER DISPENSER AT BAR, INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE BIN NEXT TO FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, UNDER, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, INTERIOR OF STOVE. CLEAN GASKETS AROUND UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS USED TO STORE SPICES AND DRIED FOOD ITEMS. CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE. SEAL FLOOR SECTIONS ALONG WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE WALL BASE COVING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALLS IN TOILET ROOMSS, AND AT CEILING AT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CORNERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AT PREP AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE AND FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ANC CLEAN SAID DRAINS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE ITEMS FROM BLOCKING STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN DINING AREA, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP AT BAR.
code 43

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