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Mel-Bay Grocery

February 29, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (NO STATE LICENSE,NO MSDS,MAP),ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK & RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/29/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE BUCKETS & BOXES & PROVIDE INSIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,LEGS OF PREP TABLE,POP STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 8, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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