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Mr Submarine

April 6, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observed exposed hand washing sink without paper towels, or hand drying device. Instructed exposed hand sink must always be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and a sanitary means to dry hands (paper towels). critical violation 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Observed raw beef patties pan sitting directly on top of ice cream in the front freezer. Instructed to move raw items below ready to eat foods during storage to prevent cross contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: Facility does not have chemical test kit on site. Facility was notified during last inspection 10/16/15 to provide. Instructed to provide chlorine test kit, if they will use bleach as a method of sanitizing. Also instructed staff how to properly set up wash, rinse and sanitize station. serious violation. 7-38-030.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: The following previous minor violations have not been corrected from 10/16/15, Inspection # 1579042: #32 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #34 DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. #43 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. serious violation. 7-42-090
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed mold like black substance on rear of soda fountain machine. Instructed must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Facility only has 2 drain stoppers. Facility must also acquire 3 drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in order to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 16, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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