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Patel Bros

March 28, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: FOUND ON PREMISES 40 UNITS OF FLOUR ROTI (CHAPATI)STORED IN PLASTIC LUNCH BAGS ON TOP FRONT COUNTER IN SELLING AREA. FOOD IS PROVIDED FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE,FOOD IS MADE FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE AND SOLD ON PREMISES PER MANAGERS STATEMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. VALUE $120, APPROXIAMATE WEIGHT: 20LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B). ALL FOODS MUST BE FROM APPROVED SOURCES.
code 1Priority
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 REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2INCH OF GAP TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2012, REPORT #1188224: #32-CAULKING WORN OUT ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MISSING 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. #34-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. #35-PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN PRODUCE AREA IN POOOR REPAIR, DEEP SEAMS AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TABLES.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WALLS DIRTY WITH STAINS AND BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REALIGN LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO GREASETRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT UTENSILS WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: BULK FOOD SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROTECTIVE SLEEVES WHEN NOT IN USE. ATTACH WASHABLE CORD TO ALL BULK FOOD SCOOPS TO PREVENT FALLING TO GROUND.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 7, 2012: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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