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The Original Margies Maxwell Street

October 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
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: Evidence of pest and rodent activity on premises. Observed 20 gnats in storage area. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Front door has 1/4 inch gag along botton right side. Instructed to remove all pest activity, detail clean and sanitize areas, rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry and have licensed pest control service premises and provided current service invoice. Rear door propped-open to outside without screen. Must keep doors closed or install tight-fitting screens. Seal openings to outside at side door.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink-food particles and black gritty substance. Instructed to detail clean and/or repair grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
code 24
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected: 08-06-2010, report# 278083: -34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors under and behind all equipment, throughout premises and reseal floor throughout prep and storage area. -38 Must repair leaking faucets at 3 compartment sink, in kitchen prep area. -41 Must remove all clutter in storage rooms by reach-in coolers and area outside back door, clean and better organize all areas.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Cooking equipment, sinks, utensils, exhaust hood, filters, prep tables and counter and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Walls and ceiling throughout premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean, seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling. Must also, completely seal wall behind three compartment sink and reattach rubber coving throughout. Fan and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn light shields and install end caps in prep area and install shatter proof bulb or shield bulb under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulb in hallway. Clean all lightshields through-out.
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometers not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 13, 2011: 7 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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