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Sammy's Red Hots

February 4, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings2

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 PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EACH HAND SINK WITH PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 71.6F-80.1,FISH AT 77.8F,PIZZA PUFFS AT 80.1F ALL SAID FOODS WERE STORED ON PREP TABLE,OFFERED FOR SALE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 6 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $50.00.AT THIS TIME, MANAGER WAS ADVISED THAT HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. FRONT UPPER LID TO THE ICE MAKER IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT CRACK.INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPROVED COURSE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 27, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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