United Food Mart

February 6, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE DISHROOM WHERE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND SUPPLY IT WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: NO WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN FOODS BELOW 40F. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COOLERS BELOW 40F, FREEZERS BELOW 0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO KEEP THE PUBLIC OUT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND A DOOR TO KEEP THE PUBLIC OUT OF THE DISHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
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. MUST PROVIDE TO MEASURE SANITIZER STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 22
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COUNTER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING OVER THE RAW WOOD FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE BRICK WALLS OF THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENTS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISHROOM AREA. LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DELI COOLER. MUST INSTALL.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE DISHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND LITTER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL LITTER AND CONSTRUCTION WOOD AND DEBRIS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
code 41

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