Sam's Red Hot

August 21, 2013 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: Exhaust hood, storage shelves, soda nozzles 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 along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and replace damaged and missing floor tile in front of three compartment sink and in toilet room.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: Coving missing along wallbase through-out premises. Insstructed to install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and wallbase. Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to seal all openings and gaps and repaint walls throught premises. Ceiling not maintained in toielt room. Instructed to repair ceiling and have smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling in prep area not maintained or cleaned-excessive grease and dust built-up. Instructed to detail clean and/or paint surafce.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Light bulb in walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof or shield bulb.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Faucet and drainline not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at faucet and left side drainline. Exhaust fan not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: Hair restraint not provided for food handlers and employees in prep area. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints.
    code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 20, 2013: 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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