L & G Family Restaurant Inc

October 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WIPE HIS FACE AND NOSE WITH HIS BARE HAND THEN HANDLED A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF WATER AND COFFEE FILTER CONTAINER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED RICE 114.3F-118.4.1LBS. COOKED ONIONS-124.0F.10LBS. COOKED HASHBROWNS-49.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(APPX.36LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENUS MARKED INCORRECT ON FULLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,ON TOP OF TILES ,TRAYS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GARDEN HOSE AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,BASEMENT AND A 50LBS. BAG OF ONIONS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND GAP ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN TRAYS.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. • MUST PROVIDE KNOBS OR HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1ST FL. WALK IN FREEZER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS,FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ,MISSING WATER PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVERHEAD PIPE LEAKING WATER ON TO BASEMENT FLOOR. • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563953 9/20/2022 NOT CORRECTED.#41-4-901.12 : OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.#49- 4-602.13 : MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED BEVERAGE ON MENU MUST REFER TO A DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEAL.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 20, 2022: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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