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October 31, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • food received at unsafe tempscritical
    Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
    Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HAND SINK FILLED WITH HOSES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.
    code 12Priority
  • No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
    Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BEHIND CASH REGISTER AND INSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE BIN ON FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CONTAINER UNDER STEAM TABLES 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON PAPER BAG STORAGE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
    code 13Priority
  • 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 ALL COUNTERS, SHELVES, SINKS, PREP TABLES.
    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. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. COMPLETELY TILE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ALONG BASEBOARDS ETC TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STEAM TABLES (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, BBQ SAUCE SPILLS). STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS (MOLD, WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BUILDING.
    code 35
  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CLOSETS, REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 18, 2011: 6 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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