Prime Fish

March 10, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings17
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN & LEAKY PIPE IN WALL AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
    code 10Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 5Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITH SQUIRTING SOAP IN SEVERAL PANS AT SINK .RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON DISH SHELF WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER SANITIZING OF UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 16
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES , SHAKERS & BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,CHEST FREEZERS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE RACK OF REMOVE RACK FROM AREA.
    code 39
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE.
    code 41
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: MUST REMOVE KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL AND WOOD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
    code 44
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CAULK INSIDE OF FAR LEFT SINK BASIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CAULKING FOR SEALING.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST DEFROST ICE FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,WALL KNIFE CADDY.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WALL OF CHEST FREEZERS.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592965 4/17/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,USED & UNUSED COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 60
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 17, 2024: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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