Van-Central Food & Liqs

February 25, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RAT AND MICE ACTIVITY 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, APPROX. 10-15 1ST FLOOR AND ABOUT 25-35 IN BASEMENT AREA, FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CURRENT REPORTS AVAILABLE, MUST CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE A UP-DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRI ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    code 19
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK STORAGE SHELVES, MUST INVEST IN ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT YOU CAN CLEAN UNDER
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLE, CLEAN ALL COOLER SHELVES AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CANS, BOTTLES AND PACKAGES, ALL ITEMS DUSTY
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
    code 34
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS
    code 41

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