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Merrill Food
March 5, 2014 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings10
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: 70 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON DISPLAY SHELF UNDERNEATH CHARCOAL, ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY UNUSED STEAM TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH MEAT CASE IN FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER, ON LOWER SHELF BY BOXES OF LASAGNA, SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR BASE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SALES FLOOR BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE THE COOLERS, ON SHELVES AND FLOOR BY CHIP DISPLAYS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AEAS, AND SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent ProofInspector note: NO GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES, USING A BOX FOR TRASH AND FOOD WASTE. ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE MUST BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS AND MUST BE KEPT COVERED EXCEPT WHEN OPEND FOR DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As NeededInspector note: ALL PRODUCTS PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service ArticlesInspector note: TONGS USED TO DISPENSE PICKLES FROM JAR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: THE HOT HOLDING UNIT(STEAM TABLE), REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, ALL SINKS, PREP TABLE AND SHELF, MICROWAVE OVEN, MEAT SLICER, MEAT CASE, ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, COOLERS & FREEZERS, TOILET IN WASHROOM, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY SECTION OF BUSINESS.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector note: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT SURFACE. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping QuartersInspector note: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: REPAIR ALL LEAKS OR REPLACE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: MOP FOUND IN MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER, MUST DISCARD MOP WATER FROM PAIL AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on July 23, 2013: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.
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