North Ave Tobacco & Grocery

October 4, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    code 5Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1" INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE TOP OF MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED APPROX:50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE INSIDE THE CLUTTERED WATER HEATER STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS FROM SAID LOCATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
    code 38
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN IT. • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALSO,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE REAR WATER HEATER STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55

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