Leon's

November 5, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, ALSO NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF HOT WATER TANK AREA. OBSERVED OVER 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND HANGING SMOCK OF REAR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH COMPLETE CONTENT FOR REVIEW OR PROOF OF AGREEMENT WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASHING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO RE-ATTACH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO WALL.
    code 51
  • Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MULTIPLE DRAINS ONTO FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    code 52
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
    code 53
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. • REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AT CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AT REAR ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. • CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN PIT ROOM AT EAST WALL, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR IN ATTACHED BARBECUE PIT ROOM. MUST REPAIR OUTSIDE LEAKS FROM EAST SIDE OF THE BARBECUE PIT. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2ND PIT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BARBECUE PIT ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.
    code 55
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2243709 DATED 12/19/2018 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 19, 2018: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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