The Foodie's Spot

December 13, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA ,TOILET ROOM .EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BLACK BUSS PAN WITH CLEAN DISHES,2- ON FLOOR ON BACKSIDE OF 2- GLASS REACH IN COOLER.APPX. 15- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DRINK COOLER IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR REAR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEAR DOOR OF OFFICE.3- LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT LEFT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF 1- COMPARMENT PREP SINK.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOERS & PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND LEAVES ON LID MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, OFFICE,REAR PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,DOOR TRIM & FRAME,.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B:4) #60: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #58/ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2567121 DATE 11/15/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 I: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2567121 11/15/22 NOT CORRECTED #53-5-501.17: OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM IS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#53- 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-201.13 : OBSERVED THE WALL COVE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.:#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 15, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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