Steve's Lounge

September 11, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink issuescritical
    Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
    Inspector note: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,NOT SANITIZING AT REQUIRED CONCENTRATION REQUIRED OF CHLORINE 100PPM.TEST STRIP READS ONLY 10PPM.MUST HAVE MACHINE SERVICED.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINCE AND SANITIZE-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLTION ISSUED -7-38-030
    code 8Priority
  • 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.41 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    code 18
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST. #34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL AND ALL CONER IN PREP,STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.FLOORS MUST BESMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WEST BASEMENT ,CURRENTLY HAS DIRT FLOORS. #41-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-42-090
    code 29
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: REMOVE UN CLEAN CARDBOARD ON METAL STORAGE RACKS BY WALK IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS.ALSO INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND DRY STORAGE BINS,FLOUR,ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR.ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OPENINGS/HOLE IN LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANK AND BY WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 2- BARS.MUST INSTALL.ALSO MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK FOR USE OF FOOD GRADE HOSE.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 18, 2013: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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