Waldo Cooney

July 31, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS CRAWLING ON CORDS AND WOOD JOIST IN ACCESS PANEL 1ST FL. PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON WALL AND CRAWLING ON GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA,CRACKS AND CREVICE IN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON LEDGE OF HOT WATER TANK,IN WOOD FLOOR JOIST POST IN BASEMENT,CRAWLING ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/31/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A) • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMP SINK. • 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED A POT & BUSS PANS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZED. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH & SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES,COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS, FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES ALONG WALLS,COUNTER TOPS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STAINED,MISSING , LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES,FLOOR TILES,CEILING TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND TRIM (WOOD) THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FURNANCE ROOM. • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED. • 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED AND REPLACED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 26, 2023: 8 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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