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Ramova Chili Parlor

May 10, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT UNDER FRONT COUNTER STATION. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING FLAT TOP GRILL, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH, INBETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL, KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES IN RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXHAUST FAN IN REAR WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHT.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 27, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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