Uptown Pantry

April 2, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND OPENED FOOD(COOKED GROUND BEEF,AND MELTED CHEESE) STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER INSIDE A SMALL STEAM TABLE. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT THIS AREA. THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT REAR STORAGE AREA FAR FROM FRONT SERVING COUNTER.CEASE AND DESIST FOOD OPERATION UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT THIS LOCATION OR FOOD OPERATION IS RELOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED. IF EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED MUST FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE IS NEEDED,48 HOURS GIVEN.FOOD REMOVED AT REAR AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
code 11Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
code 12Priority
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: WE OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER WERE FOOD IS STORED AND SERVED,AND ONE RAT DROP ON TOP THE BOX OF SOUR PUNCH CANDY AT SAME LOCATION.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, BOTH FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF AN 1/2" TO 1" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF DOOR TO STOP PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.UNABLE TO CHECK STORAGE FLOOR,ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR,REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEAN AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED (GROUND BEEF, MELTED CHEESE ETC.)A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NO STOPPERS IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOOD STAINS ON 4 BURNER STOVE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,TOILET BOWLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THEICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: NO LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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: BOTH WASH ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH SAID DOORS
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUR BURNER GAS STOVE IS INSTALLED AND USED ON REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA,NO VENTILATION PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL HOOD WITH VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 24, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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