The Norwood Restaurant

April 12, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM (CHLORINE CONCENTRATION) AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ARE BOTH IN USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A 3-COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. (TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER ON SITE -CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 50 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION SAME AS SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 50 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DURING ICE PRODUCTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE (LOCATED IN BASEMENT). NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES AND PIPES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE AND PINK SLIMY BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREAS. 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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP OR OPENING AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS.(MAINTENANCE ON SITE - CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).--------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA ACROSS EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVEN AND MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT BY STAIRCASE.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE (DISH WASHING AREA) AND MOP SINK DRAINPIPE (BASEMENT) WITH LEAK.------NO HOT RUNNING WATER INSIDE UNUSED WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE TOILET BOWL AND HAND SINK INSIDE UNUSED WASHROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. AVOID USING CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 8, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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