Pete's Quality Meats

April 21, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLOGGED/NOT DRAINING AND WASTE WATER SPILLING ON TO THE PREP FLOOR FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND DOES NOT BACK UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 10Priority
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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN SHELVES IN FRONT OF THE MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DIVIDER TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK'S DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN/CHIPPED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR ICE FREEZER (USED TO STORE MEATS) ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE REACH IN FREEZER BY THE SIDE EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE PREP AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUSTY, DAMAGED AND WARPED SHELVINGS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPALY COOLER AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACES, SHELVING AND FAN COVERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE WOODEN PALLETS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRONT STORAGE RACKS. REMOVE OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO, MUST ELIMINATE WATER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. • INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED RUBBER COVING TO THE AREA ON AND AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS NEEDED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AWAY (AT LEAST 12") FROM THE WALL. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE, PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND SPIDER WEBS. • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE WALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 17, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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