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Wallace Catfish, Inc.

December 22, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings3
critical findings0

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 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, ALONG EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER, BEHIND COOLERS AND SMALL CHEST FREEZER. OVER 70 DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOORS NO RODENT PROOFED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL BOTTOM OF DOORS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #365308, DATED 9-22-10; #30,33,34,35,36,38, & 41. 30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 33-MUST CLEAN SANITIZE, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND MICROWAVE OVENS. 34-EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FACILITY, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS, REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ON WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 36-MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3PART SINKS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST PREP ROOM 3PART SINK. 41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
code 29

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 22, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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