Roscoe's Tavern

May 28, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings4
  • 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: EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING ON PALLETS WHERE BOXES OF WINE ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.ALSO NOTED EIGHT LIVE FLIES INSIDE RECYCLING BEER BOTTLE CONTAINER IN FIRTS FLOOR NEXT TO SIDE EXIT DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN BASEMENT.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 14, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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