Zee's Food And Spirits

April 4, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Sanitizing rinse for low temp dish machine not at proper concentration. Low temp chlorine santizer dish machine being use at time of inspection, not at proper santizing concentration. Chlorine santizer at 0ppm. Instructed manager that chlorine santizer must be at 100ppm for proper santizing of equipment and utensils. Critical sanitize issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Observed several cooked pasta's in prep cooler being covered with wet white linen napkins that has dirt stains, dingy and grey in color from not being cleaned. Instructed manager that all foods must be protected at all times and must remove linen napkins from foods. 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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed rat dropping behind counter in bar area-approximately 10 dropping and in right corner approximately 5 droppings. Instructed to remove all evidence and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-soup at 160.5 F on steamtable. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
code 21
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: Handsink for employees not maintained, installed or operated. Exposed handsink not connected-while running water in sink, water discarding from drain pipe on to floor, food handlers not able to properly wash hands. Instructed to use handsink in toilet room until exposed handsink is repaired and in good condition. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 26
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensils to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Cutting baords attached to prep table not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed that ice must be protected during storage and use to prevent contamination.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Exterior cooking equipment, soda sprayer holders, sinks, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floors not cleaned or maintained throught out prep and bar area. Instructed to detail clean floors in prep and bar along wallbase and reseal floor in bar area to have smooth and non arborsant surface.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn/damaged ceiling tile and repair reseal stainless steel panel around exposed handsink wall. Light covers not cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to sheild bulbs and install end caps on bulbs.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open at all times. Soda sprayers in bar area not properly installed. Instructed to install drainlines on holder to dispose of liquid waste in holders.
code 38

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