C-Mart Supermarket Inc.
FAILTuesday, September 4, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Violations Cited
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
FLOOR through-out store dirty w / heavy build-up of food spills heavy grime & litter -CLEAN through-out-& replace missing tiles-& IN TRASH ROOM -found room with foul smell from garbage spilled through-out room CLEAN & DISINFECT floor through-out - & FLOOR behind fish counter does not meed code -REPAIR floor to make 1.smoth 2durabile 3 non absorbent 4 easy to clean- NOTE*- at inspection -observed staff cleaning area of floor with beach water-with improper mix of water & bleach -strong consentration of bleach -producing very heavy bleach odor-TRAIN staff on proper mixing of bleach--
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