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West River Cafe

November 14, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188399, DATE 11-7-12, VIOLATION #29. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS UNDER #29 CORRECTED; #30, PREP FOODS LABELED, #41, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT REMOVED, AREA CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED, #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES; HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR PERSON IS WORKING ON REPAIRING THE FLOORS AT THIS TIME, (HE STATED, "THE FLOORS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11-21-12, SELF EMPLOYEED.") #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN; AT THIS TIME OWNER REMOVED LIGHT BULBS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, NO NEED FOR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED OWNER WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED TO FAX LETTER OR EMAIL REQUESTING REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 7, 2012: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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