Mike's Place

June 14, 2016 · Fail

🪳cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITH VISIBLE BLACK SLIMEY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY PRODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME, (EXCESSIVE LIGHT SHINNING THROUGH THE HOLE FROM OUTSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR SEAL THE HOLE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10/14/2015, #1506747. VIOLATION #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION #34: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; Wall tiles that were damaged/broken by 3 compartment sink in kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced VIOLATION #45; must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IS PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON GRILL. ALSO, WALK IN FREEZER HAS EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT, AND TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. ALSO LOOSE HANDLES ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, THE WALL AROUND THE REAR EXT DOOR HAS MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DETACHED LIGHT FIXTURE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF A NON WORKING OVEN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 14, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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