M. L. K. Convenient Store

August 29, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • 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 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.ALSO,THE BASEMENT DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND ENSURE DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    code 19
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1383307 DATED 12-13-13. SERIOUS VILOATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34 - Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and level floor, replace missing fllor tile, cover floor drains in basement and detail clean under and around equipment. Stock and supplies(soda) stored on floor. nstructed to elevate 6 inches or higher. #35 - Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair and replace damaged/missing ceiling tile. And remove foam insulation around wall frames, have smooth, seal all openings and/or repaint. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean #40 - Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers. 03/13/2014 #41 - Unnecessaryu clutter stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and eleavte supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
    code 29
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOPSINK FAUCET.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 13, 2013: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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