Local Market

August 24, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS: SEAFOOD, DELI, BAKERY, AND KITCHEN DEPARTMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE EATING BREAKFAST AND DRINKING IN THE REAR MEAT AREA WHERE MEAT IS BEING PACKAGED FOR CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE ON THE SALES FOR IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK. THE MALE EMPLOYEE THREW THE FOOD AWAY VOLUNITARLY AND WASHED HIS HANDS.
    code 6Priority
  • Approved Thawing Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOUR CONTAINERS OF FISH SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN AREA IMPROPERLY THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE GRILL AREA UNDERNEATH THE CASHIER STATION AND ALONG THE LEDGE UNDERNEATH THE HOLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE ALL DROPPINGS AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOCK DOOR NEAR THE DIARY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    code 41
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE BAKERY KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HINGES OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN THE SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT AND THE SWING DOOR IN REAR OF THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    code 47
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, ANDSTORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, DRAIN BOARDS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2-1A WALK-IN COOLER IN SEAFOOD DEPARTMENT, 2-4M WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 5, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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