Litehouse Whole Food Grill

February 6, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING,WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AND OFF BY SHUT VALVES UNDERNEATH SINK.ALSO NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT BOTH PREP AREA HAND SINKS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING HANDLES AT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 12Priority
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND BOTH PREP AREAS.ALSO DIRTY WET MOPS INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.REMOVE MOPS AND HANG TO DRY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/6/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ,CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE,BEANS,SALSA,ETC MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAIN OBSERVED HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES MISSING AT FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS FAUCET,USING SHUT OFF TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,TORTILLA GRILL PRESS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ,CEILINGS,LIGHT FIXTURES,HOOD AND FILTERS,VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL PANELING IN PREP AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 3, 2014: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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