Kizin Creole

June 17, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR, NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. 13 LBS OF BEEF, VALUED AT $50, AT 49F; 59 LBS OF PORK, VALUED AT $47, AT 52.2F, AND 60 LBS OF GOAT, VALUED AT $179 AT 54.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL,POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DO NOT USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP# 1506734, DATED 10/7/2015. VIOLATION #32; Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #33; non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION# 34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR. THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA DETACHED. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA TO HAVE STICKY SUBSTANCE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND REAR STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN FRONT DINING AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NO T WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 7, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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