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November 4, 2015 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical
    Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY RAT INFESTATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CLOSET AT THE DINING AREA, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE BAR, OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE REAR ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ARE STORED, OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE DISH WASHING LIQUID CONTAINER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.ALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR. NOTED OVER 150 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020
    code 13Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
    Inspector note: NOTED A BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
    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: NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    code 18
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • NOTED HEAVY SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 24, 2015: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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