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June 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. BROWN GRAVY-122.0F.1LBS. PLAINTAINS-128.1F.3LBS. CABBAGE-117.8F.40LBS. CHICKEN QUARTS-78.4F-81.1F.4LBS. CHICKEN WINGS-87.8F.1LB JERK FISH 72.1F.5LBS. YAMS-77.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.55LBS. $203.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 21
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 500 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, FILE CABINETS AND DESK,UNDER MAIN HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,STOVES & BBQ GRILL,IN BETWEEN BUCKETS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES,ON & UNDER PALLETS OF CHARCOAL,FURNANCE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM,INSIDE OF VANITY OF HAND SINK & MOPSINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/28/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH EAST DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE OF HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES.
code 48
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL OBSERVED BROWN FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR UNDER COOLER AND NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEWAGE ,REMOVE WATER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIR WASTE WATER ISSUE AT THIS TIME (3:35 P.M.)
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ONLY CITY GARBAGE CANS. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOORS THROUGHOUT. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS WERE NEEDED.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566950 11/10/2022 NOT CORRECTED 6-202.15 : #38-OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS(MICE). 4-602.13 :#49- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVING, CUTTING BOARD AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. 5-402.12 : #52-OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.: 6-201.17 :#55- OBSERVED THE WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED. 6-501.12 : #55-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS: 4-202.18 :#56- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.: 6-303.11 :#56- OBSERVED LIGHTING DIM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 10, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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