SEP 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN 3 COOLER DOOR (FAR RIGHT).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

OCT 1

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE DISH WASHING AREA IS DARK, INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND SHIELD ALL GLASS BULBS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AND SERVING AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not slef closing. Instructed to install self closing device. Living/sleeping quarters attached to rear storage rooms. Instructed to provide complete separation for both areas.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Residential stove not properly vented. Instructed to remove stove or install commercial exhaust hood.

SEP 27

2013

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Foods not properly labeled inside reach-in freezer. Observed over 100 ice cream bars without name or address of outside manufacturer or ingredients listed. Instructed to provide label for foods manufacturer from outside source. "Hled for Inspection" tag placed on ice cream bar. Must provide source for foods.

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Front 2 door prep cooler and 1 door cooler in rear not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Front and rear door not rodent proof. Front and rear door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of both doors. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside area not maintaied and creating rodent nuisance. Observed unsued equipment, boxes and various debris along rear of building. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained, operated, installed or constructed. Establishment has 4 compartment sink not large enough to hold largest piece of equipment. Instructed to install larger 3 compartment sink with drainboard.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Several holes noted in walls around pipes. Instructed to seal all openings.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not slef closing. Instructed to install self closing device. Living/sleeping quarters attached to rear storage rooms. Instructed to provide complete separation for both areas.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan. Residential stove not properly vented. Instructed to remove stove or install commercial exhaust hood.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored in adjacent rear room. Instructed to remove all unused article and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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