Ihop

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeShort Form Complaint
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️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. OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.NOTED OPEN BAIT (WHITE POWDER ROACH KILLER)ON CARPET ON FLOORS UNDER DINING TABLES,AND ON FLOORS UNDER SEAT BOOTHS THROUGHOUT DINING.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ROACH BAITS AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND CARPETS THROUGHOUT DINING. ALL BAITS SHOULD BE PROPERLY SEALED AND APPLIED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NO SELF PEST APPLICATION ALLOWED OR ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT..
  code 18
• ⚠️Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY
  code 31
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAG ON FILTERS ON HOOD IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED LEATHER SEAT COVER IN N.W DINING.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK WITH STANDING WATER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA DUE TO LEAKING PIPEE, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERNT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLAENING:CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS AT FRONT ,INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT FRONT,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL, AND 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY STOVE
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ndfl.AT UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINET AT CHECK OUT AREA WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
  code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 13, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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