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Pomera Bakery

April 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while handling foods,changing task, gloves, also observed employee rubbing her hands on her apron, and not washing her hands, Citation #H000076876 issued.
code 6Priority
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 observed front entrance, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors, also must provide current service invoices for pest control service.Citation#H000076876 issued.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in coolers.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed raw wood by reach in freezer shall be repaired/sealed.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), interior/exterior of ovens in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen areas, rear storage areas, outside bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, ovens not clean need detailed cleaning.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
code 41

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