West River Cafe

January 25, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT, THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 5-403.12 REMOVE THE DRAIN LINE AT THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS EMPTYING INTO A PLASTIC BUCKET ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELF.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.13 MUST INSTALL A BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. • 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE WALLS AND CEILING. REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
code 57
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2472766 ON 1/15/21: 10 - OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY WHERE COFFEE AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. 38 - OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND 1 DOOR FREEZERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 15, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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