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Mellos Peanut Company

May 17, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN UTENSIL WASHING AND REPACKAGING AREA, WITH HOT & COLD WATER, WITH DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
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 EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT TOP, BOTTOM AND DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 3-COMP SINK ON PREMISES TO CLEAN SMALL WARES FOR OPEN CHOCOLATES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 3-COMP SINK WITH ATTACH METAL DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP, TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SMALL WARES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARPET IN DRY STORAGE AREA, WHERE FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE STORED, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR ALL UNFINISHED WALLS AND INSTALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICES IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: MUST POST 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDNANCE 7-32-020(B).
code 70

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