Linkin House

May 9, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
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 ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOORS. AND EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS .CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS AND CIGARRETE BUTTS ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. LID IS NOW CLOSED AND SURROUNDING AREA IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED,
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL 3 SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 SINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199035 DATED 8/23/13.# 33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY BOTH IN BIN STORAGE AND UPPER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ALL THREE BARS. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOTH WALK IN COOLER (FOR THE BEER AND KEGS )IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ARE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOODS IN BOTH OF THE COOLERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH COOLER IN THE BAR,1ST FLOOR. AND ALL SODA GUN ON ALL THREE BARS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS (ALL THE 3 BARS)ALONG THE WALL BASE ,ALL CORNERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST SEAL THE OPENING/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE IN THE WALLS OF THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD WITH GREASE BULD-UP 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN NAD MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.SLOW DRAINING OF THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK(ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET) IN LADIES WASHROOM BASEMENT,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR, MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
code 43

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