The Northman

September 27, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED DONER KABOB(GROUNDED CHICKEN,GROUNDED BEEF,GROUNDED LAMB) AT 45.4F,CARAMELIZED COOKED CARAMALIZED ONION AT 47.7F.ALSO,FOUND COOKED ONION SOUP AT 45.6F STORED INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE COOLER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS OF FOODS WORTH $295.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALSO,OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE SAID ICE MACHINE,MUST BE RELOCATED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND AT THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM LOWER SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER,SHELVINGS IN COOLERS.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND AT BASEMENT PREP 1 DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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