Heartland Cafe

December 19, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: BUSINESS REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11. DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. FOUND AT 0PPM. MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
code 8Priority
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: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STAGE IN DINING ROOM. LAST PEST SERVICE ON 12-11-11 WITH RAT ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS UNDER STAGE AREA.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FOR 12-14-11. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC DISH RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND BLACKENED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. LINE COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR ICE CREAM COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.FLOOR BEHIND BAR WITH STICKY SPILLAGE AROUND COOLER AND ON MATS. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED COOLER USED FOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE METAL PAN THAT ACCUMULATES FOOD DEBRIS TO PROP UP HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA OF BAR. MUST REPLACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.MISSING/DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND PREP AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.MISSING/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.MISSING VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK ON COLD WATER NOZZLE IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING DRAIN LINE FROM BAR SODA GUN DISPENSING HOLDER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE FOOD SLICER IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST USE SLICER ONLY IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA OR INSTALL ADEQUATE PROTECTION, INCLUDING WALLS, CEILINGS AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN HALLWAY
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-14-11.ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 14, 2011: 10 findings recurred.

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