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February 28, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED HOT WATER ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
code 9Priority
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: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS, BEHIND THE CHAIRS BEING STORED NEAR THE BATHROOM AREA, AND THE CLOSET IN THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT RODENT INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WAS WATER RUNNING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND DOES NOT BACKUP INTO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMESIS HAS A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 OBSERVED WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR SINKS TO PROPERLY DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOTED DATED 7-16-13 INSPECTION NUMBER #1092494 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. #34 FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, #35 DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. #43 WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPLACE THE CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA THAT ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, RUST, AND SPLATTER. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. REPAIR THE HOOD VENT LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE TO PROPERLY INSULATE AND TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM EXHAUST EXPOSURE.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PROVIDE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP BETWEEN USE.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET BETWEEN USE.
code 43

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