Mullens On Clark

May 20, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 46F, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT 45.5. BOTH UNITS TAGGED BY CDPH AND WERE BOTH USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHEESES BETWEEN 45-52F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49.8F, SALSA AT 44.7F, HAM AT 44.4F, RICE AT 45.8, CHICKEN AT 52.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE WALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, ALSO ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3C SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
code 33
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. CLEAN THE WALL OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN ALL BATHROOMS. NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED FOR 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. NO DOOR FOR MEN'S BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
code 37

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