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Lake's Best Pizzeria

February 5, 2016 · No Entry

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official resultNo Entry
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527459 DATED MARCH 03, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 36-INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. FOUND THE FRONT CHEST REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FOUND THE VENT IN THE PREP AREA, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILS UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: FOUND LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND THE FAUCET IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. DETECTED A STRONG SEWER SMELL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMELL.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 28, 2016: 9 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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