Natalie's Drive In

April 3, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE FOOD PREP COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 52F-75F. (EGGS 64.1F, SAUSAGE LINKS 75.1F AND HARSH BROWN 52.7F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 16LBS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    code 3Priority
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID FROM CLOSING. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PICK-UP IF NECESSARY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    code 19
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO AVOID THE USE OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO LINE SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR. MUST USE PROPER LINERS THAT ARE EASY TO CLEAN.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS.....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AND BEHIND COOKING STOVE.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 10, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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