Melanthios

September 6, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES,CLEANING,TOUCHING DIRTY BOXES AND MOPS THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS/BREADS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DINING AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 4 TO 5 LIVE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REAR DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN,REMOVE GLUE BOARD STICKS HANGING AT CEILING AREAS IN KITCHEN.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE RIGHT CORNER BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID DRIPPING ON GROUND THIS IS A SOURCE OF FEED FOR RODENTS.REMOVE POOLS OF STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SEAL 2 VISIBLE RODENT BURROWS SAME AREA.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 11 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED STORED ARTICLES AT OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL BURROWS WHERE NOTED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENTCONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,POTATO PEELER AT WALL,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRUYERS,FAN COVERS IN COOLERS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BAR,SERVICE STATIONS.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE KITCHEN AREAS,STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 26, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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