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Little Caesar's Pizza

May 22, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: AROUND HOT WATER AND INSIDE THE INSULATION OF WATER TANK APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS; BEHIND THE GREASE BOX 15 MICE DROPPINGS; UNDER THE SHELVES, NORTH-EAST CORNER,AND ALONG THE WEST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA,OBSERVED APPROX 45-50 DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: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: NO PROOF OF A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRESENTLY PREMISES IS OPERATING HANDLING FOOD:SAUSAGE,CHEESE ETC. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH EXTERIOR PANELS BUBBLE-UP, EXTREMELY SOFT TO THE TOUCH,WASTE WATER SIPPING FROM MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GREASE BOX AND REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION: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 7-30-14,REPORT #142398 #37-WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, USING VISORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/HATS THAT COVER TOP AND BACK OF HEAD FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SAID RESTRAINTS MUST BE EFFECTIVE TO CONSTRAIN HAIR. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
code 29
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CORNERS AND BEHIND SAFE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: HOLE ON WALL ABOVE THE COVING BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 30, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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