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Mr. J's

July 20, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings7
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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENCER AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 ROACHES CRAWILING ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AND BEHIND WHITE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
code 38
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS ENTER THROUGH THE REAR DOOR AND USE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST RESTRICT THE USE OF REAR WASHROOM TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
code 44

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 23, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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