Jordan Valley

September 15, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, SINK WAS COMPLETELY HIDDEN BY UTENSILS AND PANS. MANAGER MOVED ITEMS AND SINK WAS UNSANITARY AND HAD LITTLE DEAD BUGS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.
code 11Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND A LIVE LARGE GRAY CAT IN THE REAR OF THE STORE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CAT, LITTER AND CAT FOOD FROM PREMISES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION CAT, LITTER AND FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES. CITATION #63187-18 ISSUED.
code 13Priority
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. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CHIP SHELVES IN FRONT OF STORE, 7 IN REAR PREP ON FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE AND 5 SCATTERED IN THE BOXES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #63188-10 ISSUED.
code 18
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. MUST REMOVE ALL POP CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR AND FRONT OF STORE.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT OF STORE BY FRONT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS-REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DIRT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (OR MAKE SURE FAUCET DOES NOT HAVE THREADS ON IT).
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS AROUND BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42

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