Original Maxwell Street Grill

October 15, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings3
  • 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    code 34
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 16, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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