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Lawndale Food Market

February 14, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 20) IN TOILET ROOM CABINET AND ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, SINKS, ALL GRINDERS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR THRU-OUT REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND WORN SURFACES NOTED IN REAR AT MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR/SEAL FLOOR WHERE NEEDED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CEILING OF DISPLAY AREA AND IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (STOVE, ETC).
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 10, 2012: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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