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Tai Wah Grocery
August 20, 2015 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings7
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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food from a questionable sourcecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And MaintainedInspector note: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK COVERED WITH A CARD BOARD BOX, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And TransportationInspector note: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND CONTAINERS OF UNWRAPPED SAUSAGE AND BACON AT CASHIER COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMERS STANDING INFRONT OF WITHOUT ANY FOOD PROTECTION OR COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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toxic items stored near foodOfficial wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The InspectorsInspector note: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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toxic chemicals mishandledOfficial wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1441456 DATED ON 9-24-14 FOR VIOLATIONS #31: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.#32: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT INSTRUTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.#34DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE. #33: CLEAN MICROWAVE AND COUNTER TOPS MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. 34:BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. # 38:LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive DetergentsInspector note: SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CELANA ND MAINTAIN.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And MaintainedInspector note: ADDITIONAL HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT FRESH MEAT SECTION.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly StoredInspector note: CLUTTER THROUGH OUT FACILITY, LIVE POTTERY PLANTS ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 24, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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