Gary Comer Youth Center

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maijntain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Observed spills on walls in dish washing area.instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler needs to wear a beard guard. Instructed to obtain and maintain use of one when in the food prep area and handling food.

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

Inspector’s note: The washbowls in the girls/boys toilet rooms on the first floor needs to be recaulked at the top. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The following plumbing issues need to be fixed: -the leak under the sanitizing compartment on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. -must provide running water to the 3rd washbowl in the 1st fl girl's toilet room. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners and under/around the sinks, coolers cooking equipment and in the storage rooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 25-35 small flies throughout the following areas in the food prep area: in the mop sink closet in the food prep area, in the food prep area near the ventilation hood, in the dry storage areas, and in the cafeteria area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide lid for the garbage can in the employee washroom.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace crack light shield in the walk in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low hot water pressure at the hand washing sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to increase hot water pressure.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor accumulated debris on the walls under and around the dish machine. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in corner areas of kitchen around and behind some heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor drain under the one comp sink next to the ice machine in the kitchen needs cleaning; clean floor drain. Clean the floor under the shelves inside of the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Light dust observed on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler; clean covers to remove dust observed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed a blown light bulb inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the drain stopper handle attached to the waste pipe of the 3 compartment sink under the left basin leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace door gaskets on walk-in freezer and cooler in prep area, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Insturcted to remove ice build-up in the walk-in freezer, and clean all fans of dust and debris in coolers and freezer, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair floor around floor drains, so floor is smooth and easily cleanable, and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: The ice machine in the rear prep area,has pinkish slimy substance inside the ice machine,where the ice is being made,instructed to clean and sanitized machine,serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label 2 bulk food containers in the rear strorage room

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear storage room,behind shelving units,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor and door to walk-in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment throughout including all storage rooms and closets on all levels where needed.. Elevate all stock throughout kitchen area on shelving(no crates) so that floors underneath are accessible for cleaning, servicing and inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment throughout including all storage rooms and closets on all levels.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in storage cages on lower level and in all other storage/electrical closets throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Approximately 40 mice droppings found scattered in the following areas: in the corners of the walls in 3rd floor storage room by wall heater, along wall bases in electrical rooms on lower level, and along wall bases in hallway on lower level where emergency exit is located - must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal all cracks and openings, and request service from pest control. Also noted i/4 inch gaps underneath north entry/exit doors - must repair making doors tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. Citation issued-serious 7-38-020(see report # 920250).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair heating element above steam table on service line.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: heating element above steam table on service line, shelves underneath prep tables where needed. Holster for can opener attached to prep table ,filters in hood above cooking equipment, and hood above dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean all floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment throughout including all storage rooms and closets on all levels.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in hallway leading to outside garbage area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide shatter-resistant bulbs in hood(heating element) above steam table on service line area.

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

Inspector’s note: -must eliminate clutter in storage cages on lower level and in all other storage/electrical closets throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior top panels of the ice machine,detail clean the interior of the light shields in the rear hallway and remove excessive dead insects. Must detail clean fan covers in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of floor drains in prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around pipes to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaks at the mop sink chemical dispensing lines.

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear hallway. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of insects and rodents and outer openings not protected. Found approximately 20-25 live small flies crawling on walls and flying in the food prep area,in the mop sink closet and in rear hallway leading to outside garbage area. Also noted approximately 35-40 mice droppings scattered in garbage disposal closet,mop sink closet,electrical closets,catering storage room inside storage bin and along walls in rear hallway leading to outside garbage area. Must remove droppings and insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Also noted a 1/2 inch gap along bottom of rear exit door leading to outside garbage area. Miust repair door and make completely insect and rodent proof. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. Found excessive cardboard,compost materials and other garbage piled up on the ground. Also observed several garbage dumpsters overflowing with garbage preventing the proper closure of receptacle lids. Also noted a large opening in the top of one receptacle lid. Must remove all excessive garbage,properly close all receptacles,replace cracked lid and properly maintain outside garbage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior top panels of the ice machine,detail clean the interior of the light shields in the rear hallway and remove excessive dead insects. Must detail clean fan covers in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of floor drains in prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around pipes to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaks at the mop sink chemical dispensing lines.

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear hallway. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.