Mikkey's Retro Grill

May 26, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE FOR MANUAL WEAR WASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE ( BLEACH).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED HAMBURGERS 114.7F AND 2LBS.COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 120.2F IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.7LBS.$160.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES AND HOLE IN REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGSIN FRYER CABINET, ON BOTH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESIIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS & DOLLIES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA . • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2565303 10/13/22 NOT CORRECTED.#37- 3-302.12 : OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 13, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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