Arepa George

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

Inspector’s note: Observed sticky insect control devices stored above mugs and straws near the rear coffee prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing insect control devices over food prep areas/food items/utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed glass plates not inverted in the rear food prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain.

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 freezer in the rear prep. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind the cooking equipment and prep areas to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on right side of utility sink and no splash guard on right side of handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to install splash guards on right side of utility sink and right side of handwashing sink in dishwashing area to prevent contamination. Observed pots and pans located above utility sink and handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to relocate pots and pans to the right of handwashing sink in dishwashing area to prevent contamination of equipment. Observed paper towels and soap dispenser located above drain board. Instructed to relocate paper towels and soap dispenser to wall above handwashing sink in dishwashing area to prevent contamination of equipment and utensils drying on drainboard. Observed portable air conditioning unit located on shelf above equipment and utensils. Instructed to relocate air conditioning unit to prevent…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on left sides of doors on white freezer and white refrigerator in rear prep area. Instructed to repair/replace damaged gaskets on both doors 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 shelf liner on shelving unit above coffee machine in rear prep storing plastic cups and plastic wrap on shelves in small two door cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to remove all aluminum foil and plastic wrap as shelf liner, nonfood contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on shelf above disposable plastic cups. Instructed to clean shelf and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in washroom and in dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty cover on left side of a/c unit on shelf in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean cover on left side of a/c unit and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer. Instructed management to defrost, remove ice, clean, and mainatin.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for the mop sink. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket on small white freezer located next to entry way to rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind the cooking equipment to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(b) observed large pots unable to completely to be submergable in the compartments of three compartment sink.instructed management to use smaller pots that can be submerged or get a 3-compartment sink with large compartments. Priority foundation violation -7-38-025