Mc Gowan's Tap

December 17, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT (THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 5Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED • FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTRY.
    code 38
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB (CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR PROPER RETRIEVING/DISPOSAL OF WATER PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME. • FOUND GRAFFITI CARVED ON THE TOILET ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on December 6, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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