Mimi Food Mart

June 28, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: 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.FOUND RAT DROPPINGS 30-40 OF THEM IN THE BASEMENT AND 50 TO 60 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORE SHELVES IN THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMP. TECH TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. ALL WINDOWS THRU-OUT ARE BROKEN OUT IST,2ND AND THIRD FLOOR. SOME OF THE WINDOWS ARE BOARDED UP THREE OF THEM IN THE BACK. INSTD TO REPLACE THE GLASS ALSO DOORS THRU OUT IN POOR REPAIR MAKE THEM TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT RODENT PROOF THEM.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. THE BACK YARD HAS HIGH WEEDS,GRASS AND GARBAGE ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTD TO CLEANUP THE AREA AND CUT THE GRASS AND WEEDS.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT ALL THE RUSTY STORE SHELVES THAT NEED IT. PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE SHELVES,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,TOILET ROOM SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME OF THE FLOORS IN THE STORE SOFT AND UNSAFE.INSTD. TO REPLACE THEM. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. CEMENT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS LARGE HOLES IN THEM.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE BASEMENT HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF MOLD ON THEM MOSTLY THE NORTH WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND PAINT WITH MOLD KILL PAINT. STORE HAS HOLES IN THE WALLS AND SO DOES THE BASEMENT. WALLS MUST BE SEALED AND EASY CLEANABLE AND SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR THE LIGHTS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY THRU-OUT IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REPAIR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORE AND IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE BROKEN CEMENT, BRICKS,WOOD,METAL ECT.IN THE BASEMENT AND OLD HEATERS, FRYER ECT.1ST FLOOR. SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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