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Lou Mitchell's

March 9, 2017 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Found approximately 13lbs of raw eggs at improper temperatures in the prep cooler in the kitchen. Eggs found at temperatures ranging 47.9F - 57.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, valued at $6. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: Observed poor hygienic practices in the dining room/service station. Observed several food handlers using bare hands to retrieve toast from toaster, and then place butter on toast. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (toast). Instructed all food handlers must either use utensils to handle ready to eat foods, or wash hands and wear gloves (and wash hands in between glove changes). Manager discussed corrective action with staff during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
code 6Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found baked goods(cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.) without proper label at front counter. Must properly label all prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain same.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in downstairs prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Found small amount of black slimy mold like substance on ice chute in lower compartment of ice machine in basement. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same. • 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. • Found excessive grease build up on walls next to cooking equipment, on the west side of kitchen. Must pull equipment away from wall, detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
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
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. • Found faucet on 3 compartment sink (in basement prep area) in disrepair. Faucet is not aligned straight. Faucet and handles are slanted, disrupting flow from faucet. Must repair and maintain. Observed plastic cover on waste pipe cracked/damaged in basement area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. Found 2 restroom on lower level without proper ventilation. Must provide ventilation for each restroom.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside units. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 22, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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