Niagra Restaurant & Grill

May 25, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW, FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW.
code 2Priority
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: ALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS MUST BE RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED ALL CHOPPING BOARD ARE ALL WORN OUT WITH DEEP GRIT AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REPLACE. MUST RECAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK.CAULKING WORN OUT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, WASHROOM CABINET IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC CURTAIN IN THE WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING AREA. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED ,MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE WORN OUT CARPET ON THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MISSING WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS. DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN AND RF MOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS REAR KITCHEN AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA , EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED PER MANAGER. MUST DISPOSE TO PREVENT INSECTS/RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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