Lake Shore Groceries

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: METAL SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY-MUST RE-SEAL/PAINT. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMP SINK ALSO-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REAR SINK/SINKS DRAINS, CONDENSER FANS/FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS, MEAT SLICERS, COUNTERTOP AT COFFEE STATION-DUE TO DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER ALL WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES & IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS & UNDER SINKS, ALONG SIDES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD-UP, ESPECIALLY AROUND CORNERS & AROUND GREASE TRAPS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
  code 34
• 🌡️thermometers missing
  Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
  Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
  code 36
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 20, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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