Tommy's Grill

September 18, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical
    Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    code 14Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #14.
    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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
    code 18
  • * Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers
    Inspector note: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    code 28
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE SCREEN FOR THE BACK DOOR.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF THE BASIN, EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: INSTALL END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    code 36
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    code 41
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
    code 42
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 11, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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