The Fireplace Inn

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Observed duct tape used as liner on Follett ice machine in rear adjacent to dish washing machine. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed aluminum foil used as liner on exterior surfaces and siding of Imperial stove, at cook line area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed front cover surface of back bar, cracked and chipped throughout. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove/resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: Observed excessive rust on wire shelving racks at 2 door Jordan refrigerator unit, on main floor, adjacent to walk in freezer. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth easy cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and/or replace. Maintain it all times.
  code 33
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: Observed excessive food splatter at back splash area of prep station adjacent to cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed raw wood walls throughout walk in cooler, in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said areas and maintain it all times. Observed rusting on bottom edges of steel exit door, on south side of building. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to repair, for preventive maintenance purposes and maintain at all times.
  code 35
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: Observed small leak at twist valve at sanitizing sink, at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
  code 38
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: Observed several Seagram gin bottles and bus of assorted alcohol beverage stored on floor underneath front bar and back bar. Informed manager that items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain said.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 7, 2017: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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