Mash Craft + Kitchen + Patio

June 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Exposed handsink that was in basement food prep area has been removed, only water supply lines and drain pipe remain. Found knife, prep table and slicer with food debris on them. Also, large mixer/grinder in basement. Critical violation. 7-38-030. Must properly re-install exposed handsink or remove all food preparation equipment and utensils from basement.
code 11Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: Source of cross contamination inside ice machine. Areas of black, slimey mold-like deposits in contact with ice and ice contact surfaces. Condensation from slimey areas dripping onto ice used for consumption. Critical violation. 7-38-005a. Instructed to discard ice and have machine cleaned and sanitized. Must obtain bagged ice from an approved vendor. Tag held for inspection placed on ice machine, when ready fax letter requesting tag removal.
code 4Priority
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: Outermost front door not sealed to be insect/rodent proof, noted 1/4 opening to outside at bottom of door. Must caulk or seal opening around conduit that enters building from outside patio wall. Sighted live small flies in bar area and basement prep/storage areas. Also, live ants on floor in kitchen behind freezer. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must repair/seal front door, eliminate insect activity. Recommended additional service by pest control company.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Outside waste grease container and garbage area not maintained. Sighted accumulated grease on edges of waste grease container. Over 40 milkcrates stacked outside rear of establishment, outside open linen container has litter piled inside of it. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must clean and maintain outside areas to prevent pest harborage.
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Must install washable splashguards between kitchen prep sink and counter tops and steamtable and between mopsink and 3 compartment sink. Kitchen chest freezer lid is rusty and in poor repair. Must repair or replace same. Must replace broken gaskets on two prep reach in coolers doors in kitchen. Provide additional raised shelving to keep stock elevated 6" off floor and to facilitate cleaning (1st floor and basement, including inside walk-in units). Provide and maintain covers for all ice bins. Dish racks for dishmachine are stained and soiled. Must replace same. Must install drain lines for soda gun holders at bar, extend to drain under bar.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Accumulated food debris on shelves, containers and equipment through-out. Must detail clean and maintain all. Bar soda gun holders not clean, slime inside. Must clean and maintain same.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Accumulated food debris, grease and litter on floors in bar, kitchen, basement and utensil weashing area. Must clean and maintain floors through-out establishment. Clean and maintain all floor drains.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Unfinished wood walls in basement food/drink storage areas. Must finish to be smooth and easily cleanable, non-absorbant. Accumulted dust on wall/ceiling vent covers and ducts through-out. Must clean and maintain same. Must repair south wall near dish washing area, and clean hood and filters.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Lights in food preparation areas are missing shields and/or endcaps. Must completely shield light bulbs.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Mop sink basin is dirty, stained and has uneven surfaces. Must repalce and maintain basin. Remove hose adaptor/threads from mop sink faucet. A hose may not be attached to faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Must replace broken faucet handle at kitchen exposed hand sink. Repair leak under bar exposed hand sink. Must provide drain stoppers for kitchen 3part sink.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
code 43

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