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• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (STANDING WATER, ASHES, DEBRIS).
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL NEED REPAIR INSIDE VANITY CABINET (MOLD/MILDEW). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
  code 35
• 🏷️food improperly labeled
  Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
  Inspector note: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
  code 37
• 🪳pests in the house
  Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
  Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER INSIDE UTILITY SINK. ROD DRAINLINES IN BASEMENT.
  code 38
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
  code 40
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 23, 2011: 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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