Twinspot

August 2, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS GNAWED BY MICE AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A DOOR SWEEP.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED SPILED CARDBOARD BOXES ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE AT THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING. OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND WALL SURFACES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOUND IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENT FAN TO ABSORB ODORS. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597105 ON 7-8-24:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER TSHIRTS, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ON TOBACCO SHELVES, INSIDE CHIP TRAYS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON TOP OF NACHO CHEESE CONTAINERS, ON BREADING CONTAINERS, ON CONDIMENT SHELVES, ON PALLETS, ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE JUMPING ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 8, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred.

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