Snack 4 Less, Inc.

January 9, 2018 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings2

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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: NOTED PREMISE SELLING COOKED GROUND BEEF PREPARED FROM OWNERS HOME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SELL THE GROUND BEEF AND THAT ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SELL MUST BE FROM AN APPROVED FOOD SOURCE.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).
    code 1Priority
  • food from a questionable sourcecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LADDER IN FRONT OF SINK. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA (NACHOS WITH CHEESE, ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES). MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCK WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER ISSUED FOR FOOD PREP, HOLDING EQUIPMENT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MAY ONLY SELL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
    code 11Priority
  • Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated
    Inspector note: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 2 OF 3 BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE AND DIRT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED GREASE TRAP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
    code 24
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT. TOILET BOWL NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET BOWL. SPILLED FOOD IN CABINET UNDER COFFEE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MILK CRATES.
    code 34
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET OR AT HOT WATER SUPPLY TO COFFEE BREWER (FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK LINE). MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: NOTED MILK CRATES USED ON PREMISE FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION, MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 2, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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