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The Common Cup

November 9, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
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. NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FIVE (5)LIFE ROACHES IN CABINETS AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREAS,AND THIRTY (30)MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CORNERS AT REACH IN FREEZER ROOMS, REACH IN COOLERS ROOMS,FURNACE ROOMS,MOP SINK ROOM,AND IN OFFICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE RODENT DROPPING FLOORS CLEANED AND SANITIZED WITH SANITIZER, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY TO GET RID OF ROACHES AND RODENT ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE SERVICE REPORT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOMS. REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND CARTON BOXES TO REDUCE BREEDING GROUNDS FOR ROACHES AT FRONT PREP / SERVING AREAS.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WOOD SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENING WALL IN VACATED # 1 OFFICE ROOM.
code 35

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Compared with Pass on April 7, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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