Nirala Sweets & Snacks

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
  Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. UPON REINSPECTION OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. BUSINESS NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
  code 13Priority
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING POTS TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE OVER-SIZED EQUIPMENT /UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER RAILS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGOUT PREMIESES.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, CORNERS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
  code 34
• 🌡️thermometers missing
  Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
  Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA OVER MIXER.
  code 36
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 10, 2010: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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