Pakeeza

August 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE COOLER ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF TOMATOES. ALSO OBSERVED BLOOD FROM MEAT ON A BAG USED TO STORE FROZEN FISH. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR RAW, COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $300. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS AND MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHICH ARE NOT DURABLE AND ARE NOT FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. OBSERVED A BAG OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA TOUCHING A DIRTY MOP. OBSERVED PEPPERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE DIRTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN FISH STORED OUT OF THE BAG IN THE FREEZER TOUCHING UNCLEAN AND CONTAMINATED SURFACES. OBSERVED YOGURT AND SAUCES STORED IN MILK JUGS. OBSERVED ONCOVERED SAMOSAS STORED IN THE CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED SAUCES STORED IN CHEMICAL BUCKETS LABELED AS DISH DETERGENT. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE OF THE DINING AND PREP AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WERE KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE GAPS IN THE SCREEN DOORS WERE LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW ENTRY OF THE FLIES. MANAGEMENT CLOSED THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WHEN THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #381292 ON 3/16/11 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32/01- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED SINK VANITY IN THE PREP AREA WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK. 33/01- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, TOP AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34/01 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DOORS TO THE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, AREA UNDER STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WALL SHELVES.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE RESTROOMS.
code 35
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 16, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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