Heritage General Store

June 12, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY TO BE TORN, WITH A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PEST PROOF DOOR.
    code 38
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
    code 43
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ALL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE ONE DOOR STANDING COOLER IN THE BASEMENT BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS USED AND WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN SINK FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.
    code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 19, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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