New Punjab Sweet

February 4, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1188494 DATED 1/28/13 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #18 UPGRADED TO CRITICAL. STILL FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE GAPS/CREVICES UNDER THE PREP TABLES, ON THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES/EQUIPMENT AND COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING ORDERS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
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: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LABEL, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, LIST OF INGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF THEIR PREDOMINACE BY WEIGHT, LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVE USED, COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD/PASTRIES FOR SALE.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE WITH RICE. CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. SOME MULTI-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. MUST REMOVE OVER-SIZED POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOKING STOVE EXTERIOR PARTS, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, ALL DINING TABLE AND DINING CHAIRS, INSIDE THE CABINETS, ALL COOKING UTENSILS, AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS/HANDLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, MICROWAVE. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ETC. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCETS/PIPES ALONG WOK STATIONS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE(WITH GREASE BUILD -UP). ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO KEEP STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE. HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN THE WALLS. REMOVE PEELING/FLAKING PAINT FROM AREAS OF CEILING IN PREP AREAS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET TOO. MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THREADED FAUCET AND HOSE.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: SCOOPS STORED ON FOOD INGREDIENTS IN BULK CONTAINERS. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNER.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 28, 2013: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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