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The Blommer Chocolate Co

March 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ALL DOCK DOORS AND 4TH FLOOR OVERHEAD DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHWASHING MACHINE AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN THE OPTION TO USE THE EXISTING 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON PREMISES. THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LAB IS BEING USED AS A HANDWASHING SINK, AND THE OTHER IN THE 2ND FLOOR PRESS AREA IS ALSO USED AS A HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO COMPLY WITH CITY ORDINANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE WASH/CHEMICAL AREA LACKS HOT WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THIS SINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 26
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PRODUCTION AREAS AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT. BASEMENT AND 1ST-4TH FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE SINK DRAINS EMPTY ONTO THE FLOOR. WATER LINES MUST DISCHARGE INTO THE DRAIN.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE WASH/CHEMICAL AREA LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. MUST REROUTE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE WALL INSTEAD OF ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE MOP SINK ON THE 4TH MEZZANINE LEVEL ABOVE THE 4TH FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED A LEAKING WATER PIPE IN THE 4TH FLOOR ROASTING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 9, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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