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April 7, 2010 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Facility not maintaining proper temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods. Prep cooler internal temperature at 44.6F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40F or below at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found potentially hazardous in cooler stated above at improper temperature. Italian beef 5lbs at 45.4F, Ham 1lb at 47.3F, Chicken 3lbs at 44.9F, sliced tomatoes 3lbs at 48.5F, Onion 2lbs at 47.4F and various sliced and various condiments. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods cold must be held at 40F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Approximately 14lbs and value $50.00. Critical citation issued 7-38-000(A).
code 3Priority
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Gaskets on cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace gaskets to have tight fitting around cooler door frame. Storage shelves in inside walk in cooler rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Can opener, storage shelves inside coolers and prep table/counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor in corners, behind equipement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor inside walk in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust from floor and apply non-toxic sealant.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ventilation, light and fan covers thru-out and inside walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet room door near prep not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unneccssary articles stored on premises in rear stroage area and usused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Food handlers and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all employees in prep area.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Intructed to stored in a sanitize holder or container.
code 43

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