The Kerryman

September 21, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
    Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 48F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS, POULTRY, CHEESES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
    Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURES. OBSERVED HAM AT 45F, EGGS AT 46F, CHEESE AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44F, FETA CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 90# OF FOOD WORTH $336. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    code 3Priority
  • 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. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BACK STAIRWELL ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    code 18
  • 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. REPLACE THE SOILED BUS RACKS USED TO STORE DISHES.
    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. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
    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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
    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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BACK STAIRWELL. CAULK ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 5, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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