Kurowski Sausage Shop & Rich's Bakery

May 10, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE. OBSERVED FISH AT 56.5 F -61.1 F, PORK PASTRIES AT 58.8 F,CABBAGE ROLLS AT 63.7 F,CHICKEN/CHEESE PATTIES AT 62.6 F,STUFFED CABBAGE AT 59.0 F,ASSORTED PIEROGIES (CHEESE,MUSHROOM,POTATOES) AT 54.9 F-61.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR VARIOUS SAUSAGES BETWEEN 02/2003 AND 03/2003 PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LAB LETTER ON ALL PREVIOUS SAUSAGES ON PREMISES. LAB RESULT ANALYSIS OF SAUSAGES MUST BE DONE EVERY 5 YEARS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR SALES FLOOR NEXT TO DISPLAY COOLER/BREAD ROLLING EQUIPMENT AND IN AN ADJACENT CLUTTERED OFFICE ROOM SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CONDENSOR/FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND EXCESSIVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELFS IN SAME WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR,WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB FOR BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2509980 DATED:05/19/2021 #10--NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMOKE ROOM AND PRODUCTION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38--OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #39--OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47--OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #55--OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #56--OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/17/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 19, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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