Benjyehuda

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels on the dry storage containers. Instructed to provide labels for all dry storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door opened without an adequate screen upon arrival. Instructed to close the front entrance door or provide adequate screening in order to prevent the entry of pests.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed a covered pot of rice and a covered pot of wrapped pita bread stored on the customer dining counter in the customer dining area. Instructed all foods must be stored in the food prep area in order to prevent any possible contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed foil being used as a shelf liner on the shelf located in the rear. Instructed to remove foil from the shelf, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed a panini press not stored under the ventilation hood. Instructed all cooking equipment must be under the ventilation hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx 50 small flies throughout front food prep area. Instructed manager to minimize small fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Large clean pots store facing up at utensils rack, instructed to invert to prevent contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Condensation noted at inside walk-in cooler lines, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as liner on shelving unit near dish area. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment (grill top and fryers) in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (diced tomatoes, yogurt sauce) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date located in the walk in cooler, 3 door prep cooler and 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed serving utensils stored in a bowl of water on the serving line. Instructed to store serving utensils on a clean surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal clothings stored on canned food shelf, instructed to store away from food storage.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to keep pot and pans stored invertedly for proepr air drying.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service spoons stored improperly. Instructed to store with the handles up.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop in the mop bucket inside of the mop sink. Instructed to store wet mops hanging or inverted.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping clothes on counter tops in the prep area. Instructed to store soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees toilet room missing hands washing signs, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food container shelf, instructed to keep away.

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

Inspector’s note: Slow drain at exposed handwash sink in front food prep area. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed puddle of water at interior of 2 sliding door coca cola cooler. Must maintain dry and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Must reaculk floor behind handicapped ladies stall so as to be smooth and easily cleanable. Also the cracked and broken floor tiles in the men's first stall restroom must be repaired.

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

Inspector’s note: Front (1/4")and side/rear (1/2")door not rodent proofed underneath, must rodent proof doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must increase the cold water pressure at the mop sink and provide running water to the wash bowl (closest to the door) in women's toilet room.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide an internal thermometer to the walk in cooler.