My Thai Cafe Vegetarian & Bubble Tea Bristro
PASSFriday, September 7, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Approximately 30 fruit flies were observed within the dry storage area. The ownership should contact their pest control company and have the fly infestation mitigated. The restaurant should work to: 1) Keep the floors dry 2) remove any sources of stagnant water 3) treat the sink drains and floor drains with sanitizer at the end of each day and 4) clean the drainage channels of the wok station each day to remove food and excess water.
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