Polonia Food Mart

July 17, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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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: FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CLUTTERED BASEMENT ROOMS ,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS UNDER CRATES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS ALSO MISSING SCREEN ON WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE (2) FLOOD GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH,CONTAINERS NOT COVERED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE,BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.THE TRASH DISPOSAL COMPANY ARRIVED,SERVICED THE PREMISES AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 A.M. INTO THE INSPECTION.
code 19
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVINGS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT ROOMS AND BENEATH THE GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVINGS.ALSO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT BASEBOARDS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WINDOW SHELVINGS WERE NOTED.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT AREAS ALSO AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED.MUST REPAIR REAR WALL PEELING PAINT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER GROCERY SECTIONS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM,REPAIR WATER LEAKING ON PIPES IN THE CLUTTERED BASEMENT AREAS ALSO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINES FROM COOLERS SUCH THAT THEY LEAD DIRECTLY INTO A DRAIN TO PREVENT STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT FLOORS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,NEATLY 6" OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
code 41

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