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The Red Canary

September 28, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND 2 ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AREA WITH MOLD BUILD-UP DRIPPING ONTO TO ICE FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. MACHINES ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX WHEN READY FOR TAGS TO BE REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 4Priority
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. FRONT AND REAR PATIO DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOORS ARE APPOXIMATELY 1/4 IN OPENING. FOUND APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER POT SINK AND UNDER STAIRWAY BY DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE TALL WEED GROWTH AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 19
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, CLEAN LARGE CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR WHEN PEELING AND LIFTING UP. FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SEALING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING. AREAUST BE CLEAR AND ORGANIZED AT ALL TIMES.
code 41

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