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Silver Spoon Restaurant

July 12, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL (7-38-020). FOUND BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH 1/4-1/2 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DOOR GASKETS OF COOLER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ARE IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & SOME PORTIONS MISSING), MUST REPLACE. ALL ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE OR WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND EQUIPMENT/PREP TABLES, UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES NEED DETAILED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EAUIPMENT; DUSTY FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSOR OF WALK-IN COOLER; FOOD STAINS ON WALL BY MOP SINK MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE-MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 24, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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