Salerno's

September 10, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found-three prep coolers at inadequate temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods-prep cooler cooking station at 48.7 F, pizza cooler at 47.2 F and salad cooler at 64.7 F. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service. Found in 3 lbs Turkey at 47.1 F in cooking station prep cooler, 10 lbs of Sausage at 48.1 F, 2 lbs of Pepperoni at 52.0 F in pizza cooler and various condiments and sliced produce in salad cooler. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $100, 15lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Dishmachine not at properly sanitizing or at concentration strenght. Low temperature dishmachine being used is sanitizing at 50 ppm of chlorine. Instructed that low temp machine must have sanitizing concentration of 100 ppm chlorine for utensils. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: Grease box not maintained rodent or insect proof outside. Observed grease box with encrusted waste grease on top and sides of grease box. Instructed to detail clean and maintain to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right compartment, water coming up cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Also, three compartment sink faucet not maintained in basement prep area. Instructed to extend faucet arm to reach all three compartments. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violation not corrected: 03-30-2012, report: 1202213: #30-Found large food containers not labeled in the basement prep area. Intructed to label all containers with in original containers. #33-Clean hoods in the 1st. floor prep ara above the cooking equipment and hood above the pizzaa oven has grease buid-up. #34-Clean floor under the dish machine and along the walls and in the corners in the basement food and dry goods storage area has dirt buid-up. #35-Ceiling tile in the pizza prep area are stained. Instructed to replace ceiling tile. #36-Clean the light shields in the 1st floor prep area had dust build-up. #38-Vents in the 1st. floor prep area thick with grease build-up. Instructed to detail clean. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Interior of ice machine, cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, storage shelves-cooler and dry goods, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor behind cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Several wall tiles missing in prep area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Several light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device for toilet rooms in basement.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Three compartment sink in basement leaking at all drainlines and sink stoppers not provided. Instructed to repair to prevent all leaking and provide sink stoppers for each compartment.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not provided in several prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Stock supplies stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Food handlers or employees in prep area not wearing hair retraints. Instructed to have all employees wearing proper hair restraintss while in prep area.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 30, 2012: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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