Harold's Chicken Shack #52

March 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
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: 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN NORTHEAST CORNER UNDER POP CRATES UNDER GYM SHOES, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN OFFICE UNDER COUNTER AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
code 18
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 AND DATE ALL CONDIMENTS UNDER PREP TABLE.
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. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN LIQUIDS DRAINING ON CLEAN POTS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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. REMOVE POP/MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MILK CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER(RAW CHICKEN LIQUIDS, PARTS, PIECES,ETC).
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE AND OFFICE AREAS.
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 STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.
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: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
code 37
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW, CONDIMENTS, ETC TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
code 43

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