The New Pindos Restaurant

November 26, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW.MUST POST & DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #456122 1/6/09 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.#32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER LID,MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.#33 MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES,WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.#35MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS& CEILINGS .MUST REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN PREP AREA.#38 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT,MULTIUSE UTENSILS STORED PROPERLY(ALL SILVERWARE).
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.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS & PARTS.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS.
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.MUST CLEAN UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STEAM TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL DISH RACKS ,SHAKE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
code 33
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AT BOOTH SEATING IN DINING AREA,REAR PREP & DRY FOOD STORAGE ON 1ST FL.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS & COOLERS.
code 40

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