Mcgee's Tavern & Grille

January 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH BAR AREAS,PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. EXCESSIVE DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO FRONT DOOR IS RUSTED OUT IN RIGHT CORNER WITH A APPX "3/4" OPENING,SIDE DOOR IN BETWEEN BREEZE WAY TO REAR SETTING "1/2",EXIT DOOR IN OUT DOOR PATIO "1/2",EXIT DOOR LEADING INTO BASEMENT "1/2".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/8/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S REAR TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
code 26
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE PREP COOLER .MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF OVENS,POTATO PEELER,DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,WALL KETCHUP HOLDER,SMALL PREP COOLER,SODA GUNS AT BAR AREA,INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS,1ST FL.FOOD WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS,FLOOR MIXER,SHELVES AT BAR AREAS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND WATER FROM FLOOR & FLOOR MATS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS,BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,DUST FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN WAIT STATION AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN UPPER WALL NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WAIT STATION AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT NEAR MOPSINK,LIQUOR ROOM,REAR BAR DINING AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORAGNIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER OF CHAIRS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ETC. FROM OLD KITCHEN AREA,1ST FL.REAR STORAGE AREA OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 29, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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