T & L Convenience Store and Restaurant

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken improperly thawing in rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw chicken under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live cat laying on equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove cat from premises. Priority foundation 7-40-060 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving units behind front counter and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on bases of coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all equipment.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive cardboard and debris on ground outside rear door. Instructed manager to remove, clean and maintain outside garbage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter behind front counter, second floor and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in upstairs area. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and crumbled wall on right side of front door entrance instructed to enclose to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed small gap between the wall and floor throughout prep areas instructed to provide wall base.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive items (unused/used equipment, totes and boxes of miscellaneus, items stored in storage room on 1st floor near facility entrance, basement on floors throughout, upstairs office space and rear storage by exit door of facility. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, provide adequate shelving units for storage and elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor and maintain premise.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing bulbs in rear prep/storage area throughout. Instructed to provide and maintain.