Polo Cafe And Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.

April 11, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND 5 HALF GALLON CONTAINERS OF BUTTER MILK WITH SELL BY DATE 03-25-11 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND USE PERISHABLES WITHIN SELL BY DATE. CONTAINERS DISCARDED.
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND BAR COUNTER. ALSO BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, ABOUT 2" OPENING AT TOP OF BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OPENING, ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SHELVES, SPICE RACK, UTENSILS SHELVES, WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES. • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL CHEST FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DUCT TAP IS USED TO HOLD DOOR TOGETHER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY ICE BUILD NOTED IN ALL CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, BEHIND DEEP FRYER AND GRILL,COUNTER TOPS AND BAR AREA, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO COOKING AREA AND HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, REMOVE DOG FOOD AND BOWL FROM KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE, MUST KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 22, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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