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Ridge Food Mart

September 3, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings0

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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT. AND RODENT POISON ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE AND IN OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR IS RUSTED OUT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICKS.RODENT PROOF BASMENT DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/3/14.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE AREA STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WITH TRASH AND DEBRI ON STAIRS(PAMPERS,FOOD DEBRI,BAGS,ETC)MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
code 19
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER,DAMAGED TORN CARPET ON STAIRS LEADING TO REAR STORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA
code 41

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