Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel-Nix

August 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT THE BAR. THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT BAR DISHMACHINE IS 0-PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK (AT 100-PPM CHLORINE) OR THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE, UNTIL IT'S FIXED. (UNIT TAGGED) Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
code 8Priority
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: (7-38-020) PEST PROBLEM NOTED AT THE BAR. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE LOW CEILING ABOVE THE WEST SECTION OF THE BAR (LOBBY AREA), 7-ON THE WALL ABOVE THE LIQUOR ROOM (A FEW FEET AWAY FROM THE BAR), 15- ON THE WEST & SOUTH WALL (THE UPPER SECTION) ABOVE THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: THE METAL PLATES ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COOLER DOOR FRAME (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS MISSING-MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES MUST BE SEALED & BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLERS, INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, INTERIOR OF BAR DISHMACHINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND PREP TABLES/SHELVES & HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: ANY BASEBOARD TILES PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS AT POT WASH AREA MUST BE SEALED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD/SUPPLIES MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 16, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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