House Of Biryani

May 10, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTH SIDES WITH OPEN 1/2 GAPS AND NO MESH SCREENING ON DOOR. METAL SCREEN WITH LARGE HOLES AND OPEN GASH IN THE METAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, MESH SCREENED DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR CHOSEN SANITIZER TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL BULK SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CRACKED/DAMAGED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH LARGER SPLASH GUARD.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SHELVING IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. UNUSED COOLER FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE, OR REPAINT. DIRTY SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLES, WOODEN SHELVING UNDER FLAT GRILL, SHELVING UNDER GAS STOVES, DIRTY FOOD CART SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE/OVEN,INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. ATTACHED PIPING IN BACK OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL. WHEELS ON ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FROM FLOORS FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WHERE EVER THE FOAM IS INSTALLED.---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH AREA AND REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST INSTALL.---- WALLS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST MAKE WALLS AND WALL CAULKING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- PAINTERS TAPE ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----PEELING PAINT AT THE COOKS LINE AND REAR EXIT CEILINGS. MUST REMOVE.----WALLS BEHIND THE GAS STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN WOMANS WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED, ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOORS AND WALLS.
code 41

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