Water Mill Cake House Inc

April 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED 8-10 RAT DROPPINGS IN FRONT OFFICE SOUTH SIDE AND NORTH SIDE FOUND AROUND 100-150 DROPPINGS MICE IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT WINDOW NOT RODENT PROOFED MUST PROVIDE SCREEN. ALSO DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 25LBS. OF RICE IN WATER WITH 12 ROACHES FLOATING ON TOP THE RICE. MANAGER DISPOSED OF 25 LBS. RICE VALUE $15.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS FLOUR, BEANS , IN STORAGE AREA ,MIXES IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVERED / PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO USE COVERS, PROPER FOOD GRADE PLASTIC TO COVER PRODUCT IN STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
Inspector note: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. TOXIC ITEMS PAINT, OIL ETC. STORED OVER THE BROWN RICE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO STORE APART FROM FOOD. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38 005A FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN STORAGE.
code 25
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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THRU OUT PREMISES. PREP TABLES ALSO.DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT.
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. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND BASEMENT.NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT ALSO SEWER COVER MISSING MUST REPLACE.REMOVE CARPET FROM FRONT SOILED, STAINED AND RODENT NESTING MATERIAL.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR (PEELING PAINT ) REAR PREP. CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED THRU OUT PREMISES AND IN RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SOME CEILING TILES MISSING NEED TO REPLACE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING AND NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS TOO LARGE TO IMMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS / COOKING EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER THRU OUT FRONT CUSTOMER ,PREP , STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS .PREMISES NEED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING. REMOVE 3 PROPANE TANKS(FROM BASEMENT).
code 41

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