Lou Mitchell's

September 15, 2014 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.
    code 32
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND BASEMENT DEEP FRYER AND MIXER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT MIXER PREP TABLE AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
    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 REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 24, 2013: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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