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The Original Soul Vegetarian

June 24, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ( 10LBS OF CARROT SALAD AT 50.0F, 5LBS OF TOFU AT 51.2F, 5LBS OF SOYBEAN CURD AT 50.0F, 5LBS OF SUNFLOWER SEED PATTE AT 52.0F, 5LBS OF TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN AT 48.2F AND 5LBS OF SOY CHEESE AT 50.0F) IN THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $320. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS (ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS, UNDER THE SERVER STAND, ON THE LEDGE ALONG THE WALL IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM); ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. OBSERVED 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENINGS AROUND THE RED BACK DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CORNER DOOR AND THE SCREEN TORN AT THE BACK RED DOOR. DISCUSSED PEST CONTROL, CLEANING SCHEDULE AND MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DO A DEEP CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN DISREPAIR WITH A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR AND A HOLE AROUND THE WATER LINE TO THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLOWN AND UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE DISHWASHING ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
code 42

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