The Piggery

December 17, 2010 · 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: 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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. ORKIN TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. HE NEEDS TO RETURN FOR A FOLLOW-UP VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. DR. LOHFF WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS THEIR SECOND VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITENS: VENTILATION HOOD, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG THE WALLS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE CERAMIC TILE AND FRP BOARD ABOVE THE DISHWASH MACHINE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL SO THAT IT PROVIDES RUNNING WATER FOR THE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM. REPLACE THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE MAIN PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. ELECTRIC OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD IF THE UNIT PRODUCES OVER 7.5 KILOWATTS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT AREA CLEAN ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. REMOVE ANY EXCESS CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 9, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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