Brandy Petes
PASS W/ CONDITIONSTuesday, October 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Drain fly/fruit fly type insects at bar(s).This is primarily a sanitation problem Please pay attention to detail when cleaning.Get under/behind as well as all surface areas of all equipment(daily nightly).Please find source(breeding area) treat and determine whether current services are adequate.How are you capturing adult insects(all over walls ceiling areas)?Provide as much extermination as necessary to rid establishment of pests.
Why This Matters
DISEASE VECTORS: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. Cockroaches carry 33 types of bacteria, 6 parasitic worms. Flies regurgitate and defecate on food, spreading E. coli, Shigella. One mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it eats. Pest allergens trigger asthma in 26% of inner-city children.
Code Requirements
Facility must be pest-free: No live or dead pests; No droppings or urine; No gnaw marks or rub marks; No nesting materials; Effective pest control program; Monthly professional service recommended; All openings sealed; Remove harborage conditions.
Corrective Actions
Call pest control service immediately; Discard ALL contaminated food; Clean and sanitize all affected areas; Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch; Install door sweeps; Eliminate standing water; Remove clutter; Increase cleaning frequency
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Floor under equipment at bar(s) and waitress stations etc. throughout need to be cleaned.Visible food debris on floors.Drains also need to be cleaned on a regular basis(Covers need to be taken off scrubbed and drains treated).Floor tiles missing under equipment(as mentioned on extermination report) need to be repaired.(These repairs mentioned on extermination report as well as cleaning need to happen quickly after reporting takes place.These issues are contributing factors to pest problem).Floor in Walk-in Keg cooler worn.Repair.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
37-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Missing wall tiles in kitchen or broken wall tiles.replace.Worn or grease stained ceiling tiles.Replace
Why This Matters
OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.
Code Requirements
Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.
Corrective Actions
Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones
38-6-303.11
Inadequate Lighting
Burnt out bulbs at hotline as well as a few fixtures missing shields.repair all.
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.