BALE RESTAURANT
FAILSunday, April 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Violations Cited
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
One of the filter screens above the grill and wok system is damaged. The damaged screen permits airborne grease to flow directly into the duct system and rooftop filtration unit. The screen must be replaced. The owner dispatched an employee to purchase a new screen during the inspection. The screens / filters to the roof top unit must be replaced. The fabric filters have been replaced with adequate frequency. The other carbon filters must also be replaced.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
23-4-602.13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Clean the filter screens above the grill and wok station to remove the excess grease. The filter screens should be cleaned with greater frequency to eliminate the potential for cross contamination from accumulating grease and reduce the potential for fire. The cleaning contractor stated that the hood system should be cleaned with greater frequency. At present the system is being cleaned every four months. The contractor has recommended a cleaning every 2-months. This schedule should be maintained until further notice. The hood and duct system must be cleaned with greater frequency to reduce the build-up of grease that was observed and reduce the potential for fire.
Why This Matters
INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.
Code Requirements
Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.
Corrective Actions
Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log
33-5-501.13-.17
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
The rear dumpster was over-flowing during the inspection. The contractor is scheduled for daily pick-up. The contractor had yet to arrive on-site for the daily pick-up. The condition would be corrected before the end of the day.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
34-5-501.111/.115
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
Clean or replace the grease drums and the asphalt/concrete below the grease drums to remove the excess grease. The grease is creating a nuisance issue behind the building.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.