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Karyn's Fresh Corner

June 17, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #517399 ON 6-10-11 NOT CORRECTED.#18- APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY, SMALL PACKAGED GOODS STORAGE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER. REAR EXIT DOOR FROM STORAGE HALLWAY TO PARKING LOT NOT RODENT PROOF. NO TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. #29-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON AND INSIDE BOX OF STORED BANANAS IN REAR DRY FOODS STORAGE HALLWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES, CHECK STOCK PRIOR TO RECEIVING FOR INSECTS/PESTS.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL.
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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ANYWHERE IN ESTABLISHMENT. DIRTY MILK CRATE USED AS SHELVING UNDER BLENDER. MUST USE EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING THAT IS RAISED 6" FROM FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING. INTERIOR WHITE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND STORED UTENSILS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED SHELF BASES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
code 32
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 INCLUDING INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL. METAL FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED WITH OPEN GAPS/HOLE. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION THROUGH-OUT.
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. 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. SEAL OPENING AROUND OUTSIDE HOSE BIBB (SOUTH WALL).
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 10, 2011: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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