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The Parthenon Restaurant Inc

March 22, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED APPROX. 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE UPSTAIRS HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, AND APPROX. 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. IN THIS AREA, OBSERVED APPROX. 40 DROPPINGS NEAR WHERE THE HVAC FILTERS ARE STORED, AND APPROX. 20 DROPPINGS IN THE DEAD END SPACE NEAR THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020
code 18
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE REAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
code 26
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS SHELF LINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MEAT SLICER SCRAP RECEPTACLE, RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, AND PLASTIC WRAP ON THE DISH MACHINE PRE-SPRAY FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE AFFECTED UNITS. OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR RESIDUE ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE CAN OPENER, THE SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS, THE POTATO SLICER, THE VEGETABLE OIL STORAGE SHELF, THE GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER FAN COVERS AND THE TOP OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE UNDER THE FRONT GYRO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR SERVER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE RIGHTMOST FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 14, 2015: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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