Melrose Restaurant

January 12, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE WAITRESS SERVING STATION BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGAMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 GALLONS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AND WAITRESS SERVING STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE WAITRESS SERVING STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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. OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE AT THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION HOOD, GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE OF DEEP FRYER.
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. GROUT MISSING FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHER AND HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. MUST GROUT FLOORS AND REPAIR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING OR TILES ARE BROKEN.
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 CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASEBOARD OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SPIDER WEB ATTCHED TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER OF DISHWASH AREA. THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS OPEN GAPS WHERE TWO PANELS CONNECT. MUST SEAL TO THE WALL. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ON WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BELOW THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
code 35

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