Paradise Grocery Inc.

February 25, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF STEAKS 49.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. DELI COOLER OBSERVED AT 41F AT 1:45PM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NOTED NON FUNCTIONING DIGITAL DISPLAY THERMOMETERS MOUNTED AT FROZEN DISPLAY CASES. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #60 • NOTED BEEF STEAKS STORED IN THE 6-DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON FOOD NAME, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SURFACE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT APPROPIATE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR WARE WASHING AREA NOR SANITIZER USED ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR SANITIZER USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: FRONT PREP HANDSINK (71F), DELI HANDSINK (73F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL SINK (85F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (84F) AND MOP SINK (82F). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HOT WATER AT 100F OR ABOVE WAS NOTED AT ALL MENTIONED SINKS FOLLOWING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHTBULB IN UNIT ABOVE PREP TABLE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. • SEE VIOLATION #60
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2291043 ON 6/6/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED, KETCHUP, BBQ SAUCE , SALT,ETC. MUST PROVIDE WITH COMMON NAME. (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 6, 2019: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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