Inspired Catering & Events

April 27, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Found cooked mashed potatoes 100 lbs at 68F-75F,held inside walk-in-cooler .No time,temperature logs provided. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $200.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded..
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;COOKS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS(PREPARING FOODS,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS,CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES,USING CELL PHONES ETC.)THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. 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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS OF THE BUSINESS AND 2 EAST SIDE WINDOWS BROKEN 2' MODE OF ENTRY NOT INSECT-PROOFED.ALSO 1 LARGE LIVE FLY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT PROOFED SAID WINDOWS.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: A multi-use utensils,single service articles stored on shelvings throughout must be inverted to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Remove rust from bottoms of food prep tables in prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable.
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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors along walls and in all corners throghout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls/ceilings along the food prep areas,inside the walk-in-coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and repair hole in wall in front of walk-in-oven at rear also all noticeable openings on walls must be sealed.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Detail clean light shields all throughout the premises,provide light shield inside the northside pasta walk-in-cooler.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Detail clean all dusts accumulations ventilation covers throughout the premises.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Detail clean,organize all storage areas,locker areas,remove all unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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