Thomas Coffee Shop

May 15, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE BOWLS IN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOCK BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS,WALLS, CEILINGS, AND REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS A GAP GREATER THAN A HALF INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE EXCCESIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN ALL DEEP FREEZERS. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP(S).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR, SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HOOD & FILTERS(GREASE, FOOD, DIRT & DUST BUILD-UP).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS(MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE, FOOD, DEBRIS,DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTALL A SCREEN(INSECT-PROOF) OVER FAN IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNIT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 28, 2013: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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