Moretti's

February 23, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT (2) ICE MACHINES.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN EXPOSED OVERHEAD DRAINING PIPE INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER COMING FROM ABOVE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED THAT THIS AREA MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    code 16
  • 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM AREAS.APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN SAID BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT/PROOFED,THE FRONT/SIDE ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AT BOTTOM CORNERS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 2" INCH GAP/OPENING,AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOMS CORNER OF SAID DOOR(LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed
    Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AT HAND SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR (CELEBRATION ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    code 26
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1981390 DATED:01/12/2017. 32 Observed cardboard being used as shelf liners in the basement. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. 04/12/2017. 34 Observed floors not maintained in various areas: the fireside bar has dirt and debris on the floors, the basement freezer attached to the beer cooler has food debris on the floor, the floor under the basement prep kitchen fryers has spilled oil on it. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. 04/12/2017. 35 Observed the ceiling in the basement dish room to have dirt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement ceiling outside of the dish room, above the dishes to have peeling paint. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 04/12/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/2/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS(MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER)USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS CHIPPED IN THE DELIVERY SECTION AREA AND REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE REACH-IN-COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS(MAIN KITCHEN)ALSO,REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS AND DOORS AND GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES ATTACHED,BOTTOM OF GRILL AREA(MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA),INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,STORAGE SHELFS(BASEMENT PREP,1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN),EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AT ALL(BAR AREAS) AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS (INCLUDING INSIDE THE ALL TOILET ROOMS) AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE STORAGE CLOSET(OLD DRY STORAGE CLOSET)IN THE 2ND FLOOR(SKY BOX DINING) AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLOOR(SAME AREA). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BURNT LIGHT BULBS SAME AREA,(PIZZA PREP STATION AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE 1 COMP SINK/SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE (BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING HOLDERS/DRAIN LINES FOR THE BAR GUNS AT THE FOLLOWING BARS(2ND FLOOR D/BAR,1ST FLR SERVICE BAR)AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON SIDE/TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 12, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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