Plum Catering Inc

March 13, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

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 approximately (3) three live roaches in the kitchen areas near the cook line.Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,remove food debris from floor tiles and clean,maintain kitchen floors dry throughout daily and pest control service is now reccomended.Observed approximately 3 exit doors and the over head garage door is not insect/rodent proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry.Must make the necessary repairs to said doors and make tight fiiting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report#1335400 dated:05/08/2013. 32 MUST REPAIR GASKETS TO WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA 08/08/2013 34 MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS 08/08/2013 35 MUST CLEAN SOME AREAS OF WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS, AND REPLACE BROKEN BASE BOARDS AT BOTTOM OF WALL 08/08/2013 36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS 08/08/2013 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND FAUCETS AT ALL SINKS 08/08/2013 41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS 8/8/13 Must correct all noted violations by 3/20/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All bulk food containers in the kitchen areas must be labeled to identify foods stored.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Observed several pots/pans on kitchen shelvings and single service articles in dry storage areas not inverted.Instructed to properly store said items and invert to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed ice build up on various pipes/compressors of the walk-in-coolers and provide and maintain adequate working sink stoppers for the kitchen dishwashing facility 3 compartment sinks. Also,the Hobart mixer unit has peeling/chipped paint on exterior surfaces must repair to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces using a non-toxic finish.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Garbage disposal in the kitchen area is dirty.Instructed management that this unit must be cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis. Fan covers inside all large/small refrigeration units requires a detail cleaning to remove dusts accumulations. Sides of all small/large pieces of food preparation/cooking equipments in the kitchen/food prep areas including legs of equipments and hard to reach areas requires a detail cleaning.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors are dirty behind,under,around throughout in the employee lunch room areas and provide,maintain missing floor drains in the kitchen areas.
code 34
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Instructed to remove unused ice maker(employee lunch room) and organize mechanic garage,maintenance room (basement area),paper file room,all storage rooms due to potential pest harborage.All stored items must be properly stored to 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 8, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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