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Lutz Continental Cafe & Pastry Shop

April 29, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE WOODEN SHELVINGS WITH EMPTY BOXES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ALL LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SALT, SUGAR, ETC, AND ALL THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER,IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER , VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING END CAPS IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD,PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 6, 2012: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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