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Rich's Deli & Liquor, Inc

February 26, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during display and sservice. Observed numerous ready-to-eat foods on top of counter in butcher area at improper temperature. Found Cooked chicken 15lbs@58.9 F to 76.9F, Smoked Pork Butt 15lbs@101.7F, Assorted Cooked Fish 29lbs@70.3 F to 102.5 F, Assorted Pierogi 40lbs@53.9 F to 57.8 F, Potato Pancake 19lbs@87.5 F to 94.4 F, Stuffed Cabbage 14lbs@110.3 F, Assorted Pork 12lbs@91.5 F to 118.5 F, Potatoes 12lbs@89.0 F.Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 140 F or above and 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $580, 164 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment on first floor,sink slow draining and water with oil and food particles coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Can opener attached to prep table, meat grinder, sinks, utensils and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove grease build-up.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs in walk-in unit and above produce display case not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs and provide end caps.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Rear toilet room sink leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
code 38

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