Mikkey's Retro Grill

June 2, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES AND HOLE IN REAR DOOR(NOT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES OF REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    code 38
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
    code 44
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: 4-903.11(A;C) : 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: OBSERVED SOILED AND SPLINTERED WOOD SCREWED INTO WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-601.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS & DOLLIES,PREP TABLES(LEGS & WHEEL BASES),SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,LARGE BUSS PANS,FRYER CABINETS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM MOPSINK FAUCET.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR & MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED . • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND CLOSETS.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 56
  • Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576456 5/26/23 NOT CORRECTED-6-501.111 : #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN 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,AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR.ALSO.3-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/23. 5-501.15 : #54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.8-404.13(B:4) :#60- #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.#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 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 26, 2023: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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