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The Good Life Soul Food Restaurant

August 29, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES. 39 DROPPINGS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, 23 UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS, 12 UNDER PAN STORAGE UNIT,38 DROPPINGS ON FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET , 4- UNDER CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM, 8- INSIDE CABINET AT CASHIER STATION,29 DROPPINGS ALONG PREP TABLE ON FLOORS, 9 ON FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO 6- 9- LIVE GNATS FLYING AROUND MOP SINK AND WASHROOM. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OOTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OVRFLOWING DUMPSTER AND UNCLEANSMALL WASTE CANS BY REAR STORE OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC NOT CLEAN OF GREASE, DEBRIS,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS NOT CLEAN IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. ALSO PEELING PANT ALONG 3- COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN/ REPAIR. ALSO CEILING LIGHTS NOT CLEAN ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: UNCLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED, MOPS,MOP SINK, ETC.MUST CLEAN PROPERLY STORE MOPS,ETC. ALSO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
code 41

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