BQ AFROROOT CUISINE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS LEFT OUT ON THE PREP TABLE: CONTAINER OF FISH AT 94.2F, CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 95.6F, RICE AT 90.1F, TWO CONTAINERS OF FISH TAILS AT 69.9, AND A CONTAINER OF GOAT MEAT 66.2F. FOUND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 56.2 AND A RAW CONTAINER OF GOAT AT 60.2 IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SPONGE AND SOAP, THEN RINSING DISHES IN THE SAME SINK, AND THEN PLACING THE DISHES ON THE CLEAN DRYING RACK. MANAGER PURCHASED SANTIZING SOLUTION FROM THE STORE DURING THE INSPECTION. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM) AND ALL DISHES PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED ON THE DRY RACK WERE PROPERLY RE-WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN FILLED WITH DIRTY POTS AND PANS WITH BOXES OBSTRUCTING THE FRONT OF THE SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER REMOVED DIRTY DISHES FROM HAND SINK, AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK AND BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND OLD EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOXES & CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER THE STAIRS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND ON TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE 1ST FLOOR, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, APPROXIMATELY 2 DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE WASHROOMS, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. MISSING INFORMATION IN THE LOG BOOK FROM THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION, MSDS, AND DETAILED MAP OF THE BAITS ETC. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE WALLS AND DOOR THAT LEAD TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND DOORS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BURNT AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON FIXTURE TRACKS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SOUP MIXED WITH VARIOUS KIND OF MEAT:GOAT,BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.AT TEMP OF 63.2F TO 64.7F. SOUP WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATEMENT,FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VALUE 115. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A FAUCET,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HUSBAND ABLE TO RE-INSTALL FAUCET.ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND BOTH WASHROOMS,OBSERVED MEN CUSTOMERS COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING OR HANDS DRIPPING WATER ON FLOOR.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13,REPORT #1235960 #34- OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT. #35- OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL/WALL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. #38- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. @41- BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, BAGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS COVERED WITH FOOD SPILLAGE,DEBRIS AND RUST. OBSERVED OPENED FOOD(DRY FOOD:FLOUR),ITEMS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE:DRY FOOD ,KNIFE,USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND USED HAND SIFTER TO SIFT DRY FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PREP TABLE AND OTHER ITEMS OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS,FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER O-IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,GRIMES ON SHELVES,THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON FIXTURE TRACKS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL/WALL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, BAGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY REAR DOOR AROUND PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/25/12).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT WALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Correct by 4/9/12.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct by 7/2/12.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct by 7/2/12.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Correct by 7/2/12.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED FISH HELD AT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 79.8 F AND 94.9 F IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT 15 LBS, VALUED AT $20.00

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT REGISTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER(AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN). ALSO PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECENT COPY OF PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INVOICE (01/20/10) LAST INVOICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND PROVIDE UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL INVOICE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/09/12).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSEVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS/VENTILATION HOOD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.