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Grace African Restaurant

January 13, 2012 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE STEAMTABLE.
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: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BATHROOM.
code 37
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. BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 29, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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