Nellcote

October 19, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PASTA MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE REMOVED MACHINE FROM IN FRONT OF SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
code 11Priority
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND IN WAIT STATION AREAS,BOTH BAR AREAS,MOPSINK AREA,DISH WASHINNG AREA.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND MISSING EXTERIOR DOOR LOCK ON FRONT PATIO DOOR,REAR PATIO DOOR AND RECEIVING DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS(CHICKEN,SAUSAGE,GLAZED CARROTS,SOUP STOCK,ETC).MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45 A.M..MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938178 7/7/16 NOT CORRECTED #38-NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FLOUR MILL ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAME.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREAS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVERHEAD SHELVES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP AND STORAGE TABLES,MICROWAVE,POTATO PEELER,STORAGE SHELVES,WAIT STATION COUNTERS AND AREAS,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,FRYER CABINETS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS,FLOUR FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,BAR AREAS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,MOPSINK AREA,BAR AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS,WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN WAIT STATION AREAS,PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT SCUFFED UP WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA,COOLERS IN SAME AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR HALLWAY ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS BEHIND AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HALLWAY OF ICE MACHINE,MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILINGS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN FLOUR MILL ROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS DISH WASHING AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND TAPE FROM SAME,FRONT WAIT STATION AREA LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND TAPE FROM SAME & SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,FRONT WAIT STATION AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 7, 2016: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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