SPRING ST. CAFE
PASSFriday, January 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Violations Cited
30-5-203.14
Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
red hose to left of stove PROVIDE a back flow prevention device for hose - unscrew hose - screw on prevention device & attach hose to device -
Why This Matters
This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
at inspection found mouse droppings on top of the hot water tank in kitchen--PROVIDE up to date pest control service for rodents & clean the droppings from on top of hot water tank-
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
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
at inspection found -soiled wet wiping cloths being stored on top of the ice making machine- CORRECT BY: don not store any items on top of icemachine - to protect ice from possibile drip spill leak contamination
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.
13-2-304/402.11
Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
at inspection found - prep staff not wearing a hair restraint-- CORRECT BY : require proper hair restraints for prep staff
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
16-4-301.12
Three Compartment Sink
at inspection found -in 3 bay sink-pannel seperating the wash bay & rinse bay missing -CORRECT BY : repair sink to make 3 seperate bays = wash rinse & sanitize-
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.
21-3-304.14
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
at inspection found- wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer between use & found wiping cloths soiled-CORRECT BY : store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use-set up seperate bucket of sanitizer for cloths use with RAW foods & seperate bucket for cloths used with READY TO EAT foods -& provide clean cloths-
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
clean the floor under the stove / grill line of food spills-
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