Hopsmith Tavern

August 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. A TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED ONSITE TO CLEAN AND SERVICE THE ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED BOTH DOORS TO THE SIDE AND REAR ALLEY WITH 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. ALSO THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR HAS GAPS WHERE THE RUBBER HAS BEEN TORN. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH OF THE BARS AND IN THE RESTROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 3 DEAD RODENTS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND IN THE ALLEYWAY ALONG THE BUILDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 FROM REPORT #160405 ON 6/16/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01- MUST PROVIDE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS. 38/01- FOUND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3RD COMPARTMENT OF PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND PROPERLY REPAIR SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3 COMP SINKS. 43/01- MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS (SCOOPS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY AND CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP SYRUP.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE STORAGE SPACE NEXT TO THE BEER COOLER.
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. MUST FILL IN THE RODENT BURROWS IN THE ALLEYWAY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DOOR BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE UNIT. ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT HALLWAYS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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