Sweet Station

March 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLS SURROUNDING GROUND AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, NOTED LITTER AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE LITTER. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 19
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION ON 11/02/10 INSPECTION #422282: #30 LABEL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. LABEL PACKAGED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, #31 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE KNIVES INVERTED IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA, AND REMOVE FROM STORING BETWEEN PREP TABLES,#35 CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE ON 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT 2ND FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN DINING BOOTHS, #36 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR FOOD DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, #38 REPLACE LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLES AT UTILITY SINK, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES THAT CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER AT HAND WASH SINK IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA, #42 FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF DRAINING ICE BIN TO STORE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, DO NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF STOVES, UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, FOOD RACKS, PREP SHELVES, FAN GRID COVER INSIDE REFRIGERTOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN PLATES STORAGE SHELVES AT 1ST. FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR SECTIONS AT 1ST. FLOOR AROUND SEATING BOOTHS, BY REAR EXIT DOOR STORAGE AREA, AND 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA TO REMOVE DARK STAINS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ON 2ND FLOOR. REGROUT FLOOR TILES ON 2ND FLOOR BY THREE COMPARTMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: COLD WATER HANDLE IS STRIPPED AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 10, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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