S & K Food Mart & Restaurant

January 13, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 165.3F PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 21
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 26
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 WOOD SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND COUNTER AREAS.
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 ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES AND COUNTER AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK, 3-COMP SINK AND HAND SINK.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 28, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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