St Rest Country Kitchen

April 9, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, SIGN AND KEEP RECORD OF ONSITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REGISTERING 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INFORMED MANAGER THEY MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 23
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSEREVED FOOD THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TESTED AND WAS STILL AT SAFE TEMP. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN WALK IN COOLER TO FINISH THAWING PROCESS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROX 65 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG REAR WALL OF BANQUET AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ANOTHER 25 UNDER STEAM TABLE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C) • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVERHEAD LEAK ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE ROOF DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOORS AND SPLASHING ON EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO KEEP FOOD SAFE FROM CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE FREEZER UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAND SAW. • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID, SIDES AND FLOOR AROUND IT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR CONDITION (LEAKING) ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TOILET FACILITIES WHEN TOILETS FLUSHED OR WATER TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS FOR FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP. • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 20, 2019: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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