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Mc Namara's Food & Drinks

June 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: Observed 2 food handlers using bare hands in contact with ready to eat foods (turkey and toasted bread on sandwich). Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Instructed all food handlers must use utensils such as tongs or spatula, or gloves (must also wash hands between glove changes or when switching tasks). Utensils and gloves on cooking line. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
code 6Priority
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 25 mice droppings and 4 dead mice on floor in furnace room. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize area. Found 1/2 inch gap on lower right corner of rear outside door in kitchen area. Must repair to make door tight fitting. Serious violation. 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Found dishes and other multi use items improperly stored on dish draining rack. instructed must invert all multi use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Found leak under fryer basket. (oil pooling in lower interior of fryer). Must repair, clean and sanitize. Found duct tape on counter near sink in server station in the rear dining room. Instructed to remove and repair. Must not use duct tape as a means for repair. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Found food and other debris between soda fountain and cooler for glasses in server station. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain. Found slimy white substance in gun holders in bar. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Found food debris and dirt buildup on floor under 3 compartment sink in dish area, and on floor behind rear grill and ovens. Must remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. Found cracked/missing floor tiles under dish draining rack in dish area. Must repair and maintain.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Found cracked/missing wall tiles on bottom rear hallway leading to employee restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found grease build up on interior of hood over front cooking line. Must remove, clean and maintain.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 17, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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