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Nick's Pizza & Pub

January 3, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED IN THE BASEMENT: OBSERVED AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE WASTE WATER DRAINS FROM THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED FOR PREP) AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK) IS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. OBSERVED WATER SETTLING IN THE OPEN SITE DRAIN RATHER THAN PROPERLY DRAINING ADEQUATELY IN BETWEEN USE. WHEN BOTH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ARE RUNNING WATER AT THE SAME TIME, THE WATER SPEWS OUT ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 ON REPORT #2088846: (32) NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VIOLATION WITHIN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO REPLACE THE OLD GREASE IN THE 3RD AND 4TH DEEP FRYER--MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PVC CAN CHUTE IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED OFF SINCE THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE CLEAN GLASSWARE AT THE MAIN BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 26, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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