Wooden Spoon I Llc

September 22, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ON DUCT EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UTILITY STORAGE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRWAY AND IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF STORAGE ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74216 COURT DATE 11-3-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
code 31
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE.
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. FLOOR NEED REPAIR IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR. FLOOR MUST BE LEVEL FOR EASY CLEANING. FLOOR NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP, DEAD INSECTS)
code 36
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER ON STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COUNTERS, ETC.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 18, 2011: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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