Harambee House Banquets & Dusties Buffets, Inc.

December 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
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: 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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON BOTTOM SHELF OF CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN LINEN ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WEST BANQUET STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX AND WATER HEATER ALSO ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AN ALONG MIDDLE FRAME OF DOUBLE DOORS, VIP ROOM EMERGENCY EXIT 1/4" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR, KITCHEN REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H70868
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE ON REPORT #284507 DATED 8-18-10 AND #284869 DATED 8-30-10: 31 PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN, 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35 STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS. 38 REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK. 41 ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H70868
code 29
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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 32
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
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. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR STOPPERS AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. DISH MACHINE MUST BE OPERABLE.
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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BUCKETS NEAR POP MACHINE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 2, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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