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Merla's Kitchen

August 29, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS STEAM BUN AT 48.3F, RICE PUDDING AT 45.4F, MILK FLAN AT 47.6F. DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $65.00,TOTAL 15LBS.
code 3Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR,RICE ETC. MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR AND DOORS OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVE, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS THRU OUT THE PREP AREA, KITCHEN WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CRACKED WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM,(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND UNDER THE MOP SINK. EMPTY BOTTLES, BOXES, CONTAINERS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DISCARD ANY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
code 41

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