Meli Cafe On Grand

November 7, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings2
  • critical findings0

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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT OF THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR SEATING AREA. 5 FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 IN THE SEATING AREA. 2 FLY STRIPS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE CEILING. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BELOW THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
    code 34

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 3, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time.

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