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Sam's Chicken & Ribs

July 14, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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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 MOSQUITOS AND OTHER SMALL INSECTS IN THE DINING AREA BY THE WINDOW,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO GET RID OF THE INSECTS,HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.
code 31
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON METAL SHELF BOTTOM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,REPAIR SEAT COVERS WITH SPILTS IN DINING,AND DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON DOUGH MIXER BOWL/PIN,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,TOILET BOWL, AND MOP SINK.
code 33
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AT ALL TIMES.
code 42

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