The Banana Leaf

November 26, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1154694 ON 11-13-12. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE, ON COFFEE MAKER, ETC BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG COOLERS IN KITCHEN, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN UTILITY ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL. SEE VIOLATION 14.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SHELVING UNITS, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS (GREASE BUILDUP), STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, MICROWAVES, COOLERS, SINKS, CONTAINERS,
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN UTILITY, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN REAR. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN VENTILATION HOOD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 13, 2012: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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