Grami

November 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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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: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISIES. FOUND 14-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON NORTH WALL & ON THE 'GRAMI' LOGO OF THE SAME WALL ACROSS THE BAR AREA; 5-ON A WALL PICTURE TO THE RIGHT OF CLOSET BY ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. THE LATEST PEST CONTROL SERVICE ENTRY WAS 11/19/10-MUST UPDATE SERVICES ALSO. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES/ON DUTY, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/COOKED/SERVED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: ICE BIN LIDS NEEDED IN ALL ICE BINS AT THE BAR-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLER & CABINETS AT COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF SINKS AT BAR. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AT COOK'S LINE, IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER SODA DISPENSER/COFFEE STATION & UNDER THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE FREE OF CLUTTER/DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MISSING VENT COVER BY THE BAR AREA & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST FREE OF DUST/GREASE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE OUT IN DISHROOM & ANY TAPED-UP LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN AREA (TO THE RIGHT OF THE OFFICE), MUST BE REMOVED/BETTER ORGANIZED & ELEVATED IF NEEDED. 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.
code 41

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