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March 1, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED POLICIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 DROPPINGS IN REAR DOCK AREA ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DOCK AREA BACK UP ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASTE WATER MUST DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA WITH OVER 100 WOODEN PALLETS, 10 PALLETS OF BALLED CARDBOARD AND OVER 100 MILK CARTONS STORED IN REAR NEAR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH TOILET ROOMS.OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN FIRST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN FOOD DISPLAY AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA OVER WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED STORE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 26, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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