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New Buffet Castle
March 20, 2015 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
- failed findings10
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back FlowInspector note: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALL ONTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP,DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PLUMBING PROBLEM AND HAVE ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090criticalInspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1527730,DATED:03/11/2015. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE VIOLATION(S). 16 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). 03/18/2015 PLEASE NOTE:UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION ICE MACHINE WITH CONTINUOUS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IS BEING USED AT THIS TIME. 18 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. 03/18/2015 PLEASE NOTE: UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION ADDITIONAL LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED (INFANT/ADULT) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,APPROXIMATELY (2) LIVE INFANT ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELVINGS,APPROXIMATELY (20) INFANT/ADULT LIVE ROAHES ON ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS DIRECTLY BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY (3) LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON PIPES NEAR THE KITCHEN HOOD AND (1)LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREAS,APPROXIMATELY (3) LIVE ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING UPWARD ON PIPE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES ON KITCHEN FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY (2) LIVE (INFANT/ADULT) ROACHES STILL MOVING BUT DYING ON SHELVING BENEATH THE BROCCOLI PREP-TABLE. PLEASE NOTE:ADDITIONAL,TIME 2 (DAYS) WAS GIVEN TO BUSINESS OPERATOR TO CORRECT PEST PROBLEM AND OTHER SERIOUS VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN THE INSPECTION REPORT AND STILL NON-COMPLIANCE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED ALSO,UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A CURRENT IDPH COPY OF LICENSE AND MAINTAIN. 24 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 03/18/2015. PLEASE NOTE: UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION PLUMBING IS CLOGGED,CAUSING WASTE WATER BACK-UP ON TO SAID AREAS NOTED . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION#14.
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION#14.
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Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And OperatedInspector note: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION#14.
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Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And MaintainedInspector 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.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector 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.
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Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods UsedInspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning MethodsInspector 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.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector 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.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on March 11, 2015: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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