Lou Mitchell's

December 22, 2016 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PAPER CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.
    code 31
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
    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: OBSERVED THE RIGHT BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE OR REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 6, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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