Salerno's

June 23, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 20 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 5 IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1609286 DATED 01/05/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS. 38-REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED AS A HAND WASHING SINK) IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF THE MOP WATER AND PROPERLY HANG THE MOP UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR THE SMALL FLIES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN ALL.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 5, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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