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Vee-Vee's African Restaurant

April 9, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
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: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA SOUTHEAST WALL ADJACENT TO UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
code 45

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