New Punjab Sweet

November 15, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVES OF ROACHES ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND NEAR THE HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH AREA. -----OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 120 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY, ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE STAND-UP OVEN IN THE COOKLINE, NEAR THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AND ON FLOOR IN ATTIC STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE ITEMS ARE STORED IN EXTENSION TO FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND LIVE/DEAD ROACHES ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED. • THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR NEAR THE RESTROOM AND DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA FROM DRY STORAGE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A FOOD-GRADE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. • FOOD ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED AT THE FRONT COUNTERS. OBSERVED FOOD OUT ON FOIL TRAYS WITH NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, AND THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR FOOD OUT ON DISPLAY BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. • FOOD CONTAINERS ARE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND EXTENSION TO THE STORE FACILITY WHERE DRY STORAGE PRODUCT IS STORED. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. PREPARATION COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE/ELEVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH. • CARDBOARD IS USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN RESTROOMS AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS, AND FOIL IS USED AS LINING IN DISPLAY COOLERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THAT ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE IMMERSED. USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOOD DISPLAY COOLER HANDLES ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. • ICE BUILDUP FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: ALL GENDER RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY LACK A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. • CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE EXTENSION PART OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE. • MISSING CEILING TILES WERE FOUND NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE SURFACE. • HOLES WERE FOUND CEILING NEAR A LARGE MIXING MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON WALLS LEADING TOWARDS THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST COVER HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP WAS FOUND ON THE ON EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOK LINE. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. ALL FOOD CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 1, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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