Meerath Kabab Live Bbq

June 11, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. OPPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCT TO REPAIR TO DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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: FRONT EXIT DOOR FOUND WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF DOOR AND A TORN/MISSING RUBBER DOOR SWEEP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED BOTTOM STRIP ON THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR QUATERNARY SANITIZER ATTACHED AND AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. DIRTY WINDOW SILL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS WRAPPING/LINER FOR ALL GAS LINE CONDUITS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OR FOIL WRAPPED BRICKS ON THE FLOOR. MUST NOT USE CEMENT BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST USE METAL OR OTHER NON-ABSORBENT CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO EXTEND SINK LEGS.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL. SEALANT AROUND THE FLOOR PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CHIPPING, UNEVEN. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO THE DOOR INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE WALLS ABOVE THE DISH AND REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND CHIPPING WALL PLASTER, AROUND ELECTRICAL SOCKET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
code 40

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