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Thomas Coffee Shop

September 3, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
code 6Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COUNTER TOP COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNITS OF COOLERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND WAFFLE PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND FREEZERS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, 1O MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR DOORWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 39
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 16, 2020: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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