Karyn's Fresh Corner

June 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING WHILE WASHING DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WASHED NOT USING THE FINAL SANITIZING SINK. DISHES WERE WASHED, RINSED THEN SET OUT TO DRY ON DRYING METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE SINK. MANAGEMENT RE-WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED ALL DISHES ON RACK.
code 8Priority
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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN/REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PARKING LOT NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR.
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 FROM 11-25-09 #164548 NOT CORRECTED. #35-HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL. #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. DRY STORAGE. #32-MOP SINK LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER/SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. EXPOSED TABLEWARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
code 31
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. GROWING PANS OF WHEAT GRASS AND SPROUTS MUST NOT BE STORED ABOVE OR AROUND ANY FOOD PREP, FOOD CONTACT, FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR GROWING PANS OR ANY OTHER SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. DIRTY MILK CRATE USED AS SHELVING UNDER BLENDER MUST CLEAN. PLASTIC WHITE SHELVING FOR VEGETABLES IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR WHITE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR JUICE BAR BOX FREEZER. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF WHITE BOX FREEZER.INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER ALL SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED WITH OPEN GAPS/HOLE. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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. PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD USED AT BLENDER CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE. ALL HOLES, DAMAGED AND CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST REPAIR/SEAL. HOLE IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER.
code 40
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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