Tony's Finer Foods

August 31, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CARDBOARD BOX AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED IN THE HAND WASHING SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION. • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING JUICE IN AN AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING JUICE IN A SMALL ROOM ADAJCENT TO THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE FLORAL WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON EQUIPMENT AND BOXES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE PRODUCE DISPLAY AISLE AND OUTSIDE OF THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. ADDIITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DARK STAINED SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. • OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL STORED ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE DELI AND BAKERY PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT DECORATING AREA. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE DELI PREP TABLES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE THE DIAMOND PLATE FLOORING IS MISSING. REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE DOORWAY FROM THE MEAT DISPLAY AREA TO THE CUTTING ROOM. • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DELI REAR PREP AREA. • CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT, PRODUCE AND BAKERY FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR DELI PREP AREA AROUND THE STORAGE SHELF AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: ONE OF THE LIGHTS IS NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 18, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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