New Buffet Castle

March 11, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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 (2) LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED SIDE EAST WALL OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND.ALSO,GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING LID AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP LID AND ON GROUNDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LID TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR,SLOW DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE DRAIN,SINK NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ALL COOLERS,WOK-STATION AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS NOT ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on November 4, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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