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Rich's Deli & Liquor, Inc

September 16, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES BEING HOT HELD IN DELI HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MASHED POTATOES HELD AT 123.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $28. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT AT ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE STATED AREAS: COOKED PORK CHOPS HELD IN DELI DISPLAY CASE AT 74.1F AND COOKED FISH HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 62.1-72.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21. NO ADDITIONAL CITATION.
    code 22
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME CONTAINERS OF COOKIES AVAILABLE AT DELI COUNTER LABELED WITH ONLY NAME OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALLERGEN INFORMATION BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION.
    code 37
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA IN FRONT OF HOT HOLD SECTION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON TOILET IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN JOINTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.
    code 57
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2356504 ON 1/10/2020 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY." INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 60
  • Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 CUSTOMERS IN STORE AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT WEARING MASKS. PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REQUIRE ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASKS WHEN IN THE STORE. CITATION ISSUED. MUST APPEAR IN COURT.
    code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 17, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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