The Learning Experience

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust around vent above prep freezer and refrigerator. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in kitchen prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at handwashing sink located in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on interior of prep cooler located in rear prep kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (hot) faucet handle at mopsink next to laundry machine. (premise has 2 mopsink).

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2463943 issued 0n 12-18-20. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 #51 - backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink in laundry room. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. #55 - instructed to detail clean and organize laundry/utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate items/supplies off the floor at least 6" inches at front storage closet and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint when in food prep area and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink in laundry room. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize laundry/utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate items/supplies off the floor at least 6" inches at front storage closet and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted no chlorine sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer pf. Priority foundation. 7-38-005 citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 30304.14- wiping cloth for wiping the prep table,coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-2024.12-backflow preventer device not located on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install to be able to locate,service and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book, must provide proof of pest control service, and pest control log book in order to pass license inspection. Found observed entrance/exit door of boiler room not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom, and corner of door ranging from 1/4 inch, to I 1/2 inch, must rodent proofed door in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Above had no proof of garbage disposal/service, must provided proof of garbage disposal/service in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide drain board to 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide proof for food handlers training for employee's.