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Serena Restaurant

May 11, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #16: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW LAMB BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PARSLEY AND RAW BEEF/CHICKEN BEING DIRECTLY STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SAUCE. OBSERVED CHICK PEAS IN BUCKETS WITH NO COVER STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST NOT STORE ANY RAW MEAT OVER READY TO EAT FOODS AND MUST STORE ALL FOODS OFF FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEANING AND MONITORING. VIOLATION #18: OBSERVED NEW SCREEN DOOR ON REAR EXIT OF KITCHEN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECTS TO ENTER AND 1/2" OPENING ON SIDE OF DOOR; LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS TO ENTER. MUST PROVIDE A MESH DOOR WITHOUT HOLES AND SEAL GAPS IN SIDE OF DOOR TO BE PEST PROOFED. CRITICAL VIOLTION# 7-42-090
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT .
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MOLDY BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE TANDOR OVEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ANY AREA FOR DISHES TO DRY. MUST PROVIDE.----NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE ATTACHED HOSE/WATER NOZZLE BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.----GIGANTIC POTS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 3, 2018: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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