J. Sausage Maxwell Street

April 9, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
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: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.ALSO FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP AT TOP OF DOOR & REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED APPEARS TO BEEN GNAWED ON .ALSO GREASE ON TOP OF LID OF GREASE CONTAINER,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TREE BARK CHIPS ALL OVER GROUND AND SEVERAL TREE STUMPS,SIGNS & DEBRI THROUGHOUT REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI,SIGNS,TREE BARK CHIPS & STUMPS.REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED LIDS ON GARBAGE CAN & CLEAN GREASE FROM LID OF GREASER CONTAINER.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 22
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS.LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SPLASHGUARDS AT BOTH HANDSINKS,LOOSE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA,TORN SEATS AT COUNTER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,POTATO PEELER,WINDOW SILLS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOORTILE IN REAR PREP AREA & MISSING FLOORTILE IN OFFICE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- DOOR COOLER,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT DOOR,HOLE IN WALL IN OFFICE
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER & LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK & 3- COMP SINK.PLACE COOOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 41

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