Meerath Kabab

August 2, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN ACCESSIBLE. MUST BE TURNED TO FACE OUTWARDS SO THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SPLASH GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE 4 DOOR REFIGERATION UNIT ON REAR WALL OF KITCHNE AT 48.5F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT REFRIGERATION UNIT IS AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WITH THERMOMETER INSIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: LARGE OPENING TO KITCHEN OBSERVED WHERE OWNER CLAIMS HOT HOLDING UNIT WILL BE INSTALLED. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED TO SHOW THAT KITCHEN IS PROTECTED AND SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
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 1 LIVE COCKRAOCH CRAWLING ON COUNTER AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR REAR DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF. DOOR MUST BE SOMPLETLY RODENTPROOF.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH LARGE PEICES OF BROKEN GLASS AND CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS FROM A COUCH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE IN CENTER OF REAR KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVED ADN LARGE BLACK PORTION. BUTCHER TABLE MUST BE SANDED DOWN AND RESEALED IF PLANNED TO USE. OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL OLD CAULKING AND RECAULK SO THAT ALL AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT AGAINST REAR WALL. CLEAN UNDER AND BEHING LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED FLOORS OF HALLWAYS LEADING TO BATHROOMS AND CLOSETS CONTAING HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS MISSING INMAIN DINING ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITHCEN. CLOSE ALL WALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL FACEPLATE COVERS TO OUTLETS AND SWITCHES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS HANGING ON HANGERS OFF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEPARATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER SINK AND FROM PIPE UNDER SINK. REPAIR LEAKING SINK AND PIPE. OBSERVED HANDLE OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT LEAKING AT HANDLES. REPAIR TO STOP LEAKING CONDITION. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING FOR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR SINK STOPPERS SO THAT ALL SINKS FILL AND DRAIN PROPERLY. OBSERVED DRAIN TUBE FROM CEILING RUNNING INTO MOP SINK. PROPERLY PLUMB TUBE FROM CEILING.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR LARGE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR OF KITCHEN. • METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED TO TAKE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED HALLWAY WITH SHOPPING CARTS, MOPS AND DEBRIS. CLEAR HALLWAY OF ANY UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED LARGE OVEN/PROOFER IN REAR EAST CORNER OF KITCHEN. MUST REMOAVE OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED 3 LARGE REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF ORDER IN FRONT OF STORE. MUST BE REMOVED.
code 41

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