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The Boarding House

January 22, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

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: SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER I/3 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1494004, DATED 8/25/14. #38-NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT AND COLD WATER OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LID AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR BEHIND THE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 3RD FLOOR SERVICE STATION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT CELLAR KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT CELLAR KITCHEN . MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE CELLAR KITCHEN,MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE BOTH WASHROOM DOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE X3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
code 42
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 25, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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