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Potash Gourmet 44

September 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
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: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS OUT OF CODE ON OPEN COOLER SHELF: 3-JARS OF MIRACLE WHIP DRESSING (EXP.-8/18/11); COOKED (PRE-PACKED) CHICKEN, TURKEY SANDWICHES, CHEESE MUFFIN, MASHED POTATO (EXP.-FROM 9/5-8/11). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL AMT.=$37.00 WITH TOTAL WT.=6.5 LBS.) All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL FLIES ON BOXES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; 5-ON WALL ABOVE THE BOXES OF BANANA; 5-ON CEILING ABOVE THE BANANA DISPLAY RACK (FRONT OF STORE). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS VERY RUSTY-MUST SEAL. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DUSTY VENTS AT FRUIT/CHEESE & VEGETABLE DISPLAY CASES, & INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM & INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35

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