Mehrab

January 29, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. LARGE 5 DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT OPERATIONAL WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 76.5F . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW OR REMOVE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
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 ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO DOUBLE DOORS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR SIDE STREET WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE DOOR SEAL. MUST SEAL BOTH DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, NO OPEN GAPS AND MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS SEALANT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND UNUSED STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND ELEVATE ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A NON-LEAKING NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. NOT REPAIRED WITH STRING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATE AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR WALLS OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED. DIRTY FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WASH BASIN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND GROCERY AREA MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WASH BASIN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
code 41
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT. MUST PROVIDE.
code 70

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