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May 22, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, AT WAIT STATION, AND IN DISHMAHINE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANTIIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXTERIOR TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALL TRIM NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE PANELING. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALL NEAR UTILTIY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN POOR REPAIR ALONG WALLBASE IN HALLWAY BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: BROOMS AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 24, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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