Snail Thai Cuisine

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exterior exit door in the kitchen not tight fitting at the bottom. Instructed to provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors around the dishwashing machine needs cleaning to remove debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the walk in cooler in the basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink has a leak. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: FLOORS NEED CLEAN THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk food storage containers in need of marking with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement near walk in cooler in need of cleaning, floors near dishmachine in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the faucet of the three comp sink; repair leak at faucet.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system need cleaning; clean vents.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food and sauce stored in bulk detergent containers. Instructed manager to properly store all food in food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup on surfaces inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114. Must maintain same.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200975 DATED 8/15/2018,#58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers. Not corrected. Must correct. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 Observed no labels on any bulk food, or TCS (Time/temperature control for safety)Foods. Must label all bulk food items, and TCS Foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114. Must maintain same.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored in standing, room temperatures water on counter near rice maker. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container, In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at regular intervals. Must properly store all utensils. Must maintain same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged gaskets on beverage reach-in cooler near basement and upright two-door reach-in cooler in prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, cooking equipment, sinks, rolling carts, prep tables, coolers and freezers. Clean and maintain all gaskets on prep and reach-in coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in prep area. Clean floors along walls and corners in basement(dead roaches).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking dranipipe under exposed sink in prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in prep cooler.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in freezer, prep and storage areas. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair/seal gaskets along interior door of 2-dr refrigerator in kitchen.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor of walk-in freezer undershelves of frozen food spills.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint at ceiling of basement above walk-in freezer, re-paint and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clean bottom shelf of basement prep table where bulk containers are stored, organize and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under shelving racks, in basement storage area and under the cook line.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk and small food storage containers.must label and date cooked foods stored in coolers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- comp sink and shelf of prep table.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep and 1- door reach in coolers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must remove grease and food debri from exterior of wok station,microwave,interior part of ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must cleanfloor under and behind radiator in dining area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls and ceilings.must repair or replace damaged wall base in dining area near toiletroom,threshold at rear door,stained ceiling tiles in prep /dish machine area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on basement toiletroom door.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under cooking equipment and two door refrigeration unit in kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide three metal or rubber stoppers for the three comp sink and refrain from using plastic to hold in water when sink is set up for wash rinse and sanitizing.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed a mop up against the wall behind the cooking equipment; must store mop on a hanging rack in a designated area and not behind cooking equipment.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryer needs a little cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under cooking equipment, some water on floor of walk-in cooler; remove, clean floor under one comp sink next to dishmachine.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove light amount of dust from ceiling fans in both washrooms.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the ice machine. Also detail clean the interior of the fryer and the wok station including all attached legs,wheels and piping and remove excessive grease and food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive black grease and food debris build up on floors under the entire cook line. Must also detail clean floors along walls throughout premises. Remove water and dead roach from the floor in the walk in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive black grease and food debris build up on walls behind and underneath the cook line.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the slow drain at the rear hand sink and the three compartment sink in the prep area. Must install a mop sink on site.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects and rodents on site. Noted approximately 20-25 mice droppings scattered on top of grease trap next to wok station,along walls behind storage shelves in hallway and behind storage cart in prep area. Also noted two live roaches on prep table next to wok station and in basement near walk in cooler. Must remove insects and droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the ice machine. Also detail clean the interior of the fryer and the wok station including all attached legs,wheels and piping and remove excessive grease and food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive black grease and food debris build up on floors under the entire cook line. Must also detail clean floors along walls throughout premises. Remove water and dead roach from the floor in the walk in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive black grease and food debris build up on walls behind and underneath the cook line.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the slow drain at the rear hand sink and the three compartment sink in the prep area. Must install a mop sink on site.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOODEN LEDGE ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER, ONE LIVE ROACH NEAR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.