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Mellos Carry Outs

June 20, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PORK AT 54.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS. FETA CHEESE AT 55.8F, 2LBS PORK RIB AT 54.7F, ONE DOZEN EGGS AT 57.2F, 15LBS. BEEF AT 57.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
code 3Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR BREAD ON COOKS LINE. CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR.
code 31
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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LIDS OF TWO BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. ONE REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR ALL COOLERS. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE. HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE. WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN TILE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

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