Merkle's Bar & Grill

August 19, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Foods not protected during atorage, preparation, display and service. Observed several frozen food items inside deep freezer not protected, covered or properly stored to prevent contamination from elements or other foods not wrapped inside deep freezer and exposed to ice build-up inside freezer chest. Instructed to properly wrapped and store foods to prevent possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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: Outer openings not provided or rodent proofed. Front entry door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom and corners. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Outside greae box not cleaned. maintained, or insect/rodent proofed. Observed waste grease on ground and encrusted grease on exterior on sides and on top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease box and ground to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Deep freezer not maintained and has ice build-up. Instructed to remove ice build-up.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Soda gun holders, exhaust and ventialtion covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean floors behind equipment and along wallbase and replace damaged and missing floor tile in bar, toilet room, and kitchen area. Stock stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock and supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and replace missing wall tile.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working light bulbs.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventialtion not working in toilet rooms. Instructed to repair ventilation fans in both toilet rooms. Handsink in ladies toielt room leaking at bottom. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to stoppers for each compartment.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided inside cooler in bar area. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41

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