Little Caesar 's Pizza

April 13, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX:20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE (DOUGH ROUNDER) AND STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED;ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS BROKEN LIDS WITH APPROX:4"INCH OPENINGS AND OTHER GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID/COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b), CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK/STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2370097 DATED:05/04/2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD ON WALL NEXT TO OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Aug 4, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #55-FOUND CEILING TILES (AROUND OVEN VENT) AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #57-FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Aug 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/20/21.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 4, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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