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April 11, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH BARE HANDS PUTTING THRU DIRTY DISHES AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ALSO WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED DISCARDED FOOD FROM DIRTY DISHES FROM ON TOP THE ATTACHED BOARD OF THE UNIT AND DISCARDED INTO GARBAGE CONTAINER; WITHOUT HAND WASHING,WIPED HIS HANDS FROM A CLOTH THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY USED AND STORED ON TOP CLEAN DISHED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. ALSO BOTH COOKS NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AFTER IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN,OPEN AND CLOSE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO ONE COOK DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER REMOVED HIS HAT AND ATTEMPTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS GIVEN TO EMPLOYEE AND CREW CHIEF ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING LINEN FROM SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED AT FRONT COUNTER TO WIPE TABLES, PREP COUNTER TOP,AND ETC.,HOWEVER ONE BUCKET HAD NO SANITIZER SOLUTION THE OTHER WAS TOO MUCH(OVER 200ppm) CHLORINE TEST STRIP WAS COMPLETELY BLACK.PERSONALLY SET UP ONE BUCKET WITH SANITIZER,100 ppm, SHOWED TO "CREW CHIEF".SHE PROVIDE SANITIZER TO OTHER BUCKETS WITH RIGHT PPM. 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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.EXIT REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.(RIGHT SIDE). GAP BETWEEN THE REAR DOOR AND FRAME(RIGHT SIDE)INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME.A PAID RECEIPT SHOWED AT PRESENT TIME,NO IDPH#,NO DATE OF SERVICE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LOG BOOK. A COMPLETE LOG BOOK MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES AND PROVIDED TO SANITARIAN DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID,AT EDGE OF THE UNIT DRIPPING ON GROUND AND FORMING PUDDLES OF GREASE ON GROUND.EXCESS GREASE SPILLAGE ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT,GROUND AND WALL TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED(HAM,EGGS,MILK ETC)SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS A TWENTY FOUR HOURS OPERATION.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION UPON RE-INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: BROKEN (BLACK)RUBBER GASKET AT SMALL COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT,ON WALLS AND ON PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS.ALSO ICE BUILD UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. OBSERVED IMMOBILE LARGE DOUGH MIXER AT REAR NON-FOOD STORAGE BY "CARBON DIOXIDE REFRIGERATE LIQUID" UNIT AND BY THE HOT WATER TANK.UNIT IS USED FOR DOUGH, NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SAID AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE OR RELOCATE UNIT IN PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY IN KITCHEN.SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP PART OF ICE MACHINE BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS AN EXCESS GRIME,DEBRIS,FOOD AND DUST,INCLUDED SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA BY THE SODA BOXES,AND UNDER THE SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND SOME LIGHT SHIELD ARE MISSING END CAPS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT SAID AREA.
code 36

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