Thorndale West Cafe #1

May 22, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AND THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA. THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: THE WATER HEATER ONSITE IS ONLY A 20 GALLON TANK AND NOT BIG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A HIGH RISK FACILITY WITH A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A DISHMACHINE. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRES 20 GALLONS TO FILL, AFTER FILLING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THERE WILL BE NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER WATER HEATER, BIG ENOUGH TO ADEQUATELY SUPPLY HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
code 9Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. LEAKAGE FROM THE ICE BIN LOCATED ON THE FRONT SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEE WORK AREAS AND CUSTOMER ENTRY WAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 16
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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND DISHMACHINE STRAINER BROKEN AND HELD TOGETHER BY WIRE. THE STRAINER MUST BE WELDED OR REPLACED. FOUND A HOLE IN THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND THE DEEP FRYER IN POOR CONDITION AND NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE FRYER NEEDS TO BE WELDED OR REPLACED AND ALSO NEEDS TO BE RELOCATED FROM OFF OF THE STOVE. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A SEPERATE LOCATION.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD FOR THE REAR PREP AREA.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE UNISEX BATHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE WATER HEATER THAT IS CURRENTLY DISCHARGING INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A DISCHARGE PIPE FROM THE
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS LOCATED OUTSIDE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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