Monica's Sweet Potatoes

January 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM CLOGGED, NOTED 1 INCH OF RUSTY WATER INSIDE SAID SINK. ALSO, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. SUPERVISOR TURKALY NOTIFIED.
code 11Priority
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 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AT FRONT REGISTER, UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS, AT COMPRESSOR UNDER REFRIGERATOR, TOILET ROOM, BY UTILITY SINK. ALSO, NOTED 2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE GLASS JAR SAUCE CANS.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, GASKETS AT REFRIGERATORS, TOILET, STORAGE RACK AT FRONT PREP, AND WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT DINING AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREA.
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. REPAIR CEILING IN TOILET ROOM, REPLACE STAINED/SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND AT STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP, PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB, AND OR LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET, DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION AT VENTILATION HOOD.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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. REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR AND WEEDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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