Smakowski Bakery By Smakowski

August 3, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: FOOD NOT CLEAN AND FREE FROM CONTAMINATION. SIGHTED LIVE AND DEAD FLOUR BEETLES ON TOP OF FARINA (CEREAL GRAIN) IN PREP AREA. LIVE FLIES ON BREAD/PASTRIES IN DISPLAY SHELVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005B. FOODS DISCARDED.
code 1Priority
No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: Sighted numerous live small flies through-out establishment. Live flies on utensils (mixing blades), walls, shelving/racks, floors and ceiling in prep area. Live flies on food/drink containers and walls in front display and service area. Flies also in basement hallway and washroom. Numerous flies flying in air also. Over 200 flies. Comments on Anderson pest control service report dated 7/27/12 state "Fruit flies are still heavy". Comments on 7/30/12 service report reads "fruit flies have improved very little...sanitation must improve." Also sighted live roach activity. Two live roaches on wall and one on container by prep area exposed hand sink. Must screen vent to outside at rear wall of prep area. Critical violation: 7-38-020. Must eliminate fly and roach activity. Have premises serviced by pest control company and comply with all following instructions regarding sanitation and maintenance of premises.
code 13Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CABBAGE ROLL AT 47.9F, BORSCHT SOUP AT 49.7, SAUSAGE AT 46.9F/47.2F, HEAD CHEESE AT 47.1F, HAM AT 49.9F/48.6F/46.5F/47.6F/48.2F, CHEESE AT 47.9F/46.8F/48.4F/46.5F, BACON SLAB AT 52.7F. DELI DISPLAY COOLER ORIGINAL AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 56.0F AND GOES DOWN TO 42.4F ALSO FOUND WHOLE EGGS STORED OUTSIDE OF COOLER AT 79.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PROUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 200 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
Inspector note: Container of 'Raid' insecticide on drainboard of 3 compartment sink next to utensils. Silicone lube on prep table next to bag of sugar and grinder. Can of spray paint and 409 glass/surface cleaner on prep table near pastry. Serious violation: 7-38-005a. Must store all chemicals/toxic items away from food and food contact surfaces.
code 25
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violations, from 11/30/11 inspection (report #659519), not corrected: #33- Can opener, sinks, prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers, storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34- Floor through out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove supplies stored on floor. Serious violation: 7-42-090. Must clean and maintain same.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All bulk ingredient containers must be labled with contents name.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Instructed to replace cracked and broken bulk containers (sugar, flour, dry ingredients etc).---------Must clean, repaint or replace storage racks and shelves inside coolers and freezers.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Accumulated food debris on bulk ingrediant containers and shelving in prep areas. Must clean and maintain same.--------storage racks inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, bread racks, all mixing and cooking equipment.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor drains through-out not clean. Must clean (inside and under rims and grates) all floor drains. Strong, foul sewer gas smell in bread proofer. Must check trap to ensure proper function and eliminate offensive odors. Repair floors in prep areas where tiles are broken. Make floor smooth and easily cleanable to prevent accumulation of food/debris and prevent pest harborage areas.-----Murky, stagnant water visible at bottom of elevator shaft. Must clean and dry elevator shaft. Provide access to west side of basement where elevator descends.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Caulk hanging down from ducts above prep area. Must remove all excess caulk. Must clean all walls, windows and attached equipment in prep areas. Wash and sanitize surfaces.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Lights inside deli display cooler are not shielded. Some light shields in prep area missing endcaps. Must completely shield all lights. Light inside walk-in freezer is not working. Must replace bulb and/or repair socket.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet handle (cold) at 3 compartment sink (right side).--------Must provide back flow preventer device at the hose bibb next to exposed hand sink in prep area.-------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside coolers and metal stem thermometer for internal temperature of food products.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Instructed to remove all unnecessary articles and clutter stored throughout rear prep area, elevator car,inside unused cooler, inside proof box, storage area etc.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: Deli and bakery food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must wear effective hair restraint.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 30, 2011: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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