West River Cafe

June 1, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Food not protected: observed baguettes stored in a bag with bread sticking out in the hallway where customers access the washrooms. Instructed facility to relocate to protect from possible customer contamination. Also observed raw chicken in the tall 2 door cooler stored above cooked potatoes. Instructed facility to store raw chicken on the bottom shelf and keep ready to eat foods above. Facility relocated bread and chicken during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
code 16
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 the kitchen door open with a screen door in place. Said screen door had an approximate 3/4 inch gap along the bottom edge and a 2-3 inch hole in the center. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting with no holes. Also observed mice droppings on site: 30 in the kitchen, 5 in the washroom, and 25 in the basement. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence and to maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: No sanitizer test strips on site to test the sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink as instructed on report # 1532688, dated 4-8-15. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the proper test strips for the appropriate solution. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1589092, dated 12-2-15: Violation 38- "OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET." Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed torn gaskets on the two door reach in cooler near the cooking line. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed the bottom of the standup freezer in the basement to have dirt and debris inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the three compartment sink, the cooking equipment, and refrigerators. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement floor to be wet. Instructed facility to clean floor and maintain dry.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed the kitchen hood to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a leak at the three compartment faucet near the hot handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain faucet free of leaks.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Observed and unused chest freezer in the rear of the basement that is dirty and with pooled water and debris inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain or remove and maintain.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 2, 2015: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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