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The Original Maxwell St.

March 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings7
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: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 110.3F,TAMALES 115.6F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 OR ABOVE.APPX.3LBS.$17.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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 EVIDENCE OF 4 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN STORAGE CLOSET,2- LIVE FLIES LYING AROUND PREMISES NOTICED FRONT SERVICE WINDOW OPEN NO SCREEN IN WINDOW.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE WINDOW SCREEN,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS AT STEAM TABLE,SINK STOPPERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE ROOM
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND 3- COMP SINK & TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 29, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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