Mama Africa Food Store

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Also observed a 1/4th" gap along side of front door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces behind the front counter area. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device on the utility sink in boiler room. Instructed to install to ensure device can be located, serviced, and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room door to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior with excess clutter and furniture and exterior area for refuse, recyclables, or returnables littered with trash and unnecessary items (ex. Crates & furniture). Instructed to remove and maintain a mentioned areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall above pipes of water boiler, on wall adjacent to utility sink near bait station, in restroom around pipes below handwashing sink.instructed to seal and maintain to prevent pest hardorage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted floors throughout facility. Instructed person in charge that floors except shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surface. Instructed to seal unfinished floors.