Zen Restaurant
FAILWednesday, February 8, 2017 at 8:20 PM
Violations Cited
35-6-501.111/.115
Insects Rodents Animals
Observed cockroach on floor in rear kitchen area. Provide updated pest control report. Initial inspection conducted on constituent complaint of roach activity. Increase frequency of pest control visits to once per week.
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
39-6-304.11
Rooms and Equipment Vented
Left side of spliced commercial hood vent at downstairs cook line above frialators not working properly. Only right side of commercial hood working properly above range and grill. Discontinue using frialators until cook line hood repaired by licensed BFD hood Maintenance Company to properly vent in line equipment. Referral to be made to BFD. Owner provided copy of estimate from On Call Ventilation for installation of 7.5 motor and pulleys on roof for commercial hood vent. Provide health division with contract letter with timeframe of work to be completed in writing. Establishment must discontinue use of all grease emanating equipment at cook line until hood is repaired to properly vent cooking exhaust.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.