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Old Country Buffet

March 21, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: Found/observed front exit door not rodent proofed door had 1/2 inch gap on middle of doors, also observe rear kitchen exit/entrance doors not rodent proofed with gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on bottom of doors, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Caulk around exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink. and by dish machine counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler door gasket in prep area by bakery section in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine exterior not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors in kitchen prep areas, and by dish machine areas, need re-grouting. Floors in beverage station not clean, had excess syrup build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in kitchen prep areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls in rear kitchen prep areas, and by dessert station not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 14, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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