Tin Tin Buffet
PASSWednesday, August 18, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
The establishment is currently receiving weekly pest service from Braman pest control. The weekly reports document an exterior rodent issue and interior cockroach issue. Braman must provide the ownership with an Integrated Pest Management plan which the ownership will utilize to mitigate the cockroach infestation. BISD will return to the establishment in two weeks to review the progress. Weekly pest management service must continue.
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
37-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
The source of the water leak must be identified. The leak must be repaired. The leaking water is exacerbating the existing cockroach infestation. The ceiling tiles must be replaced within the men's restroom once the leak has been repaired. Storms are forecast this week. BISD will inspect the establishment during the storms to further assess the leak.
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