Tony's Pantry Mart

April 13, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND IN POTS ON THE STOVE BURNERS. OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AT 64.8F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 57F, COOKED POTATOES AT 67.8F AND LEAF LETTUCE AT 66.3F. WE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 9# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CABINET, 30 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SALES AREA AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES AND GREASY BUCKETS STORED UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE BEHIND THE STORE. ALSO OBSERVED NUMEROUS PLASTIC CRATES STORED IN THE BACK AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED TO STORE COOKED FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL THE POTS WHICH CANNOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, GRILL AND PREP TABLE BELOW IT, DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, PLASTIC DISH RACK, DUST ON THE 2 LITER POP DISPLAY, DELI COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE. REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES ON THE SALES FLOOR. REPLACE THE CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 8, 2016: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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