Maxwell Street Express

June 8, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS (DISPOSABLE APRON,TWIST TIE GARBAGE BAGS,DISPOSABLE MOP,ABSORBENT)FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5 1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 47.5F-52.9F. 1LB COOKED GRITS 80.5F,.5LBS COOKED ONIONS 61.5F INSIDE OF SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 5 1/2 DOZ. 1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AT 54.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE IN FRONT PREP AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER 2- DOOR STORAGE REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER,UNDER DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,IN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO VANITY.INSIDE LEDGES OF UNUSED 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/8/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LOBBY(EAST) DOOR AND TORN / WORN SCREEN AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO REAR PREP AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR HOT WATER TANK,EXCESSIVE CAULK AT HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET & MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREAS.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 29, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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