Red Apple Food & Liquor

May 30, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN MEAT PREP AREA. OBSERVED A HAMMER, BOTTLE OF GLASS CLEANER AND SPONGE INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 12Priority
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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CHIPS IN SALES AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND UNUSED COOLER IN MEAT PREP AREA, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ON DRAINBOARD AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK, 15-20 FLYING INSECTS AROUND ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, KNIFE RACKS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOOR NEED CLEANING UNDER MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS NEAR WATER HEATER AND AROUND ELCTRICAL OUTLETS IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE OPEN PRODUCE IN DISPLAY COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN REAR WASHROOM.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM TRAYS ON PACKAGING TABLE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING JALAPEÑO PEPPERS TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
code 43

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