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Uptown Pizza & Bq

February 2, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK, LOCATED NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH THE DESSERT COUNTER AND ALONG SIDE THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AN IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERDSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.---ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE GAPS IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SMOOTHLY TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
code 57

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