Northeast Center (Levy)

July 2, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK,FRUITS,AND FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION ONCE BROUGHT IN FROM CATERER OPEN KITCHENS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. KITCHEN HAS ONLY 1 REFRIGERATOR FOR FOOD OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). (NO CITATION ISSUED.).
    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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS,CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CLOSETS ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AREA ON WOODEN SHELVINGS IN CORNERS AND UNDER STORED ITEMS AND ALONG BEHIND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR EXIT RECEIVING DOOR,FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF--THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.(NO CITATION ISSUED.)
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLING BLUE TRASH DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OUTSIDE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. (NO CITATION ISSUED.).
    code 19
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: CLEAN KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD AREA ABOVE STOVE,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS ALSO,REPAIR PEELING DEBRIS ON CEILING SAME AREA,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 11, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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