Rudy's Food & Liquor

August 26, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 7-UP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED COOLER IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON POP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR DOOR AND KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74025 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON TOXIC PAINT ALL SHELVES IN REAR (CHIPPED PAINT).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, FREEZERS, PALLETS, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (STANDING WATER, DUST, DEBRIS, ETC).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN SALES AREA (WATER DAMAGE). STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL LITTER, WEEDS AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE BUILDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN REAR AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 25, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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