New Buffet Castle

October 20, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeShort Form Complaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 06/05/2014 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP FROM STOVE AREA, 35 ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 37 MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD ITEMS, 38 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 41 UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
    code 29
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: TOP AREA OF BUFFET AREA SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE WOOD AND SIGN WITH ADEQUATE SURFACES,
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,
    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: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 29,
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 5, 2014: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred.

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