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R J Grunts

January 20, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SCREWS IN CONTACT WITH WATER IN THE RESERVOIR AND A DEAD INSECT FLOATING ON TOP OF THE WATER IN THE RESERVOIR. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, SALT, BEANS AND BREAD CRUMBS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CONTAINERS DIRECTLY INTO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, IN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ON THE STEPS OF THE STAIRCASE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES IN THE BAR ICE BIN IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN.
code 32
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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. REPLACE THE WALL TILE UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR THE DISHWASH MACHINE.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 4, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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