Salerno's

April 16, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings4

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO RUNNING HOT WATER (NO PRESSURE) AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ONLY. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. ie: SOAKING BREAD FOR MEATBALLS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SALAD PREP COOLER FOUND AT 60.2F WITH CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSING AT 57.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 57.4F. 15 LBS LASAGNA IN STEAM TABLE AT 106.3F AND 75.5F. 3 LBS MEATBALLS IN STEAM TABLE AT 132.F. 4 LBS STUFFED ARTICHOKES IN STEAM TABLE AT 86.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $650. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 49.2F, 48.7F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT DISH ROOM SINK AND 48.5F AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW UNCOVERED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. ALSO OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WASTE WATER INTO TWO LARGE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING DIRECTLY OVER PREP TABLE AND STORED CANNED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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 TORN/DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR ONTO THE STREET WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/ REPAIR TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND ONTO THE GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-7-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND PACKAGED DESSERTS AND MAINTAIN.#31- FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #32-FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS ie: SHREDDED CHEESE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER. OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS (2). MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: PEELING/FLAKING FINISH ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SHELVES. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AND DISH AREA WITH RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE SHELVING. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IMPROPERLY USED IN THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE HALLWAY. MUST RELOCATE TO A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND PROPERLY INSTALL TO BE EASILY REMOVED FROM WALL MOUNT TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING/SANITIZING. CONDENSATION DRIPPINNG FROM EDGE OF FAN UNIT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEEP FRYER AND DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE LOCATED AT BASE OF STAIRS AND IN THE CARRY OUT PICK-UP COOLER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. DIRTY WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS. BROKEN GLASS WALL WINDOW AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PREP. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOKS LINE, ABOVE THE SALAD PREP AREA GLASS DOOR COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREA AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. NO GREASETRAP AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOSE BIBS. SIGHTED 2 HOSES ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL HOSE BIBS. EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONALS BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. USING MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING (6") TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 7, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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