Mario's Food Mart

September 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR AND 1/4TH INCH GAP AT TOP UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER AND UPPER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. OPENINGS AT MIDDLE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. FOUND OPEN BAIT/RED POISON BLOCK AT WALL ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE BAIT ENCLOSED. FOUND 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR AREA AROUND WASHER/DRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AND DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE AND STORE ITEMS AT FRONT, REAR, AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS AT REAR. INSTRUCTED SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LEGS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER AROUND FRONT COUNTER, FRONT PLATFORM, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF POP REFRIGERATOR, AND AT FRONT DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, STAIR CASES, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS BY COMPRESSORS. SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT, SEAL AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASH BOWL, SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IE POP CRATES, TOILET, MATERIALS AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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