Paula's Thai Kitchen

March 14, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • food from a questionable sourcecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    code 11Priority
  • 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSDE WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHINGA AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND AMINTAIN.
    code 35

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