Original Maxwell Street

September 29, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeShort Form Complaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION INSIDE WASHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 3Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES AROUND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1 LICE ROACH IN FRONT PREP AREA ON BASEBOARD BEHIND STANDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT AND SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IS EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH BOTH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO LIMIT BREEDING OF PESTS.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 19, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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