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Kenmare Catering

November 7, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1501420 ON 10/31/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, MEN'S WASHROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 29/01 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1395859 ON 1/30/14 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORE ALL FOOD ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FREEZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: FRONT EXIT DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED NO FAUCET PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ONLY A SPRAY NOZZLE IS INSTALLED AT THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET TO SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/31/14 NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING THE PREP TABLES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IT DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SPILLS AND SPLASHES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD TO THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REMOVE THE DUST ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 31, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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