Jj Peppers Food Store

June 7, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER AND THICK MINERAL DEPOSITS ON THE INTERIOR WALLS;INSTRUCTED ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME,MANAGER CLEANED THE ICE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND MAIN DOOR-ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,1 AND 2 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND AT THE BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOORS;GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-14-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED,FROM REPORT #165187,04-14-09,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,#34FLOOR UNDER 3 C SINK AND AROUND ROOM ON MOPSINK AREA NOT CLEAN;#35 WALLS ON TOILET AND 3 C SINK AREA NOT CLEAN;#38 VENTS IN FRONT AREA AND WHOLE STORE NOT CLEAN;INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-14-10 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ATTACHED EQUIPMENT UNDER SODA SHELVES UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FAUCET AND HANDSINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOPS IN COFFEE MACHINE,JUICE COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE AND INFRONT LEFT SIDE CORNER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS OF THE STORE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND FAN IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 35

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