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03/14/2022
Inspection, Routine
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| 01 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties |
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Inspector Comments: The person in charge failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge regarding the sale of unapproved foods, dented cans, hand sink use, and cold holding temperatures.
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| 10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible |
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Inspector Comments: Hot water was not available in the back kitchen hand sink. A bottle of soap and work gloves were stored in the basin of the back kitchen hand washing sink.
Corrective action: The operator agreed to place a maintenance request.
The bottle of soap and gloves were removed, and the inspector reviewed hand sink use with the person in charge.
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| 11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Food obtained from approved source |
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Inspector Comments: The following foods were prepared in a home kitchen as per the operator: fried potatoes, deep-fried shrimp, peppered catfish, jollof rice, banku (fermented corn dough with cassava dough), kenkey (sourdough dumpling) and waakye (rice and beans with meat).
The meat products offered for sale were not properly labeled with safe handling instructions.
Several boxes of meat products in the walk-in freezer were found to be from an unapproved source.
The person in charge did not verify the source of several spices from Ghana.
Corrective Action: Unapproved food items were discarded. The inspector informed the operator that food prepared in a private home cannot be sold in a food establishment. Labeling requirements were discussed.
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| 13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated |
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Inspector Comments: Several dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the display shelves.
Corrective action: Dented cans were moved to an approved location.
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| 22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Proper cold holding temperatures |
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Inspector Comments: Cooked kenkey balls were stored at room temperature in a cooler box by the storage shelves.
Corrective Action: Kenkey balls were discarded.
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| 37 - Good Retail Practices |
| Food properly labeled; original container |
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Inspector Comments: Several condiments were repackaged and not properly labeled. Several spice containers in the back room were unlabeled as to their contents.
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| 56 - Good Retail Practices |
| Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used |
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Inspector Comments: The facility was preparing waakye (cooked rice and beans with goat meat) and fish gravy without a ventilation hood. Employee food and beverages were observed stored on multiple preparation surfaces within the kitchen area.
Corrective Action: The inspector requested that the operator discontinue all operations. NOV was left on-site. The inspector educated the employee on having a designated area for storing employee food and beverages.
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07/01/2019
Inspection, Routine
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| 06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use |
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Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on top of customer foods (Core).
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| 08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Hands clean & properly washed |
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Inspector Comments: An employee stated that the three compartment sink was being used for washing hands.
Corrective Action: education on washing hands at the designated hand washing sink was provided. (Priority Foundation)
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| 10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand washing sink was blocked by large pots.
Corrective Action: the large pots were moved from the hand washing sink. (Priority Foundation)
Paper towels were not available at the kitchen hand washing sink. (Priority Foundation)
The hot water at the kitchen hand washing sink only reached 69°F. (Priority Foundation)
Proper hand washing signs were not available at the hand washing sinks. (Core)
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| 16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors |
| Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized |
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Inspector Comments: The facility was not sanitizing dishes after washing. (Priority)
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| 37 - Good Retail Practices |
| Food properly labeled; original container |
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Inspector Comments: Several foods were repackaged and not labeled properly. Examples included: goat meat, raw chicken, smoked fish, dried shrimp, corn meal, corn flour, garil, semolina, and potato starch. (Core)
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| 38 - Good Retail Practices |
| Insects, rodents, & animals not present |
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Inspector Comments: Rodent droppings were observed in a reach refrigerator (not in use) next to the three-compartment sink. (Core)
A cockroach was observed at the kitchen hand washing sink. (Core)
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| 39 - Good Retail Practices |
| Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
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Inspector Comments: Yams were stored on the floor in the dry storage room. (Core)
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| 48 - Good Retail Practices |
| Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips |
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Inspector Comments: Sanitizer test strips for the chlorine were not available. (Priority Foundation)
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| 52 - Good Retail Practices |
| Sewage & waste water properly disposed |
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Inspector Comments: The facility was dumping waste water on the bathroom floor drain. (Priority)
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| 53 - Good Retail Practices |
| Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned |
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Inspector Comments: The bathroom base coving was in disrepair. (Core)
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| 55 - Good Retail Practices |
| Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean |
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Inspector Comments: The floors and walls throughout the facility were soiled with food debris. (Core)
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| 56 - Good Retail Practices |
| Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used |
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Inspector Comments: A light in the kitchen was not functioning. (Core)
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06/18/2018
Inspection, Routine
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| 01b - Critical |
| Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage |
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Inspector Comments: Several dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the shelves in the market area. Corrective action: The person in charge disposed of the cans.
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| 06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the preparation area was blocked by multiple buckets. Corrective action: Follow-up needed.
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| 07a - Critical |
| Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents |
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Inspector Comments: Numerous rodent droppings were present on food storage boxes in the back room. Corrective action: Follow-up needed.
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| 08c - Critical |
| Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used |
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Inspector Comments: An unapproved pesticide was stored in the restroom by the hand sink. Corrective action: The person in charge disposed of the item.
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| 10a - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: A non-commercial smoker was observed in the facility.
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| 10b - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: Wooden pallets were used for food storage throughout the back room and the walk-in freezer.
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| 12b - Non-Critical |
| Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: The vent to the frozen fish reach-in freezer in the market area was dusty.
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| 12c - Non-Critical |
| Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations |
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Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was soiled.
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| 14a - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained |
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Inspector Comments: The caulking to the hand sink in the restroom was cracked.
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| 14c - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings |
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Inspector Comments: The floor of the walk-in freezer was soiled.
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| 14g - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Premises maintained |
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Inspector Comments: Gaps were present on the bottom and top of the back door.
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| 14i - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities |
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Inspector Comments: The restroom door was not self-closing.
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07/05/2017
Inspection, Routine
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| 06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the preparation area was blocked by several large plastic buckets.
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| 07a - Critical |
| Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents |
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Inspector Comments: One live cockroach and several rodent droppings were observed in the facility.
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| 10a - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: non commercial containers were used for food storage. A non-commercial smoker was observed in the facility. A non-commercial refrigerator was used in the facility.
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| 10b - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: Propane burners were observed in the facility.
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| 11a - Non-Critical |
| Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer |
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Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the refrigerator in the preparation area.
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| 12b - Non-Critical |
| Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: The interior of the non-commercial refrigerator was soiled with food debris.
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| 14a - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained |
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Inspector Comments: The caulking at the hand sink in the restroom was in disrepair.
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| 14c - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings |
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Inspector Comments: The ceiling tiles in the storage area were in disrepair. The walls and floors throughout the storage and preparation area were soiled with food debris and in disrepair.
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| 14g - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Premises maintained |
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Inspector Comments: A gap was observed in the top and bottom of the back door.
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| 14i - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities |
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Inspector Comments: The restroom door was not self closing.
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07/18/2016
Inspection, Routine
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| 01b - Critical |
| Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage |
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Inspector Comments: Several bags of powdered cornmeal were chewed through by rodents rendering the food unwholesome.
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| 05d - Critical |
| Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal |
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Inspector Comments: The floor drain at the three compartment sink in the kitchen was overflowing, and an employee stated that sewage was backing up into the kitchen after the toilet was flushed.
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| 06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by several 55 gallon drums.
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| 06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices |
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Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided to the hand sink in the kitchen.
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| 07a - Critical |
| Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents |
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Inspector Comments: A dead cockroach, dead mouse and numerous rodent droppings were observed on boxes of packaged foods and on the floor of the dry storage area. The facility lacked adequate pest control procedures.
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| 10a - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: A non-commercial refrigerator was used to store potentially hazardous foods in the kitchen. A non-commercial smoker was observed in the facility.
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| 10b - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: Unapproved outdoor cooking equipment such as propane burners were observed in the facility.
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| 14a - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained |
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Inspector Comments: The caulking at the hand sink in the restroom was in disrepair.
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04/23/2015
Inspection, Routine
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| 01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Food Source: Approved source |
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Inspector Comments: Kenkey and jars of a cooked vegetable spread were said by an employee to have been processed in a private home and were for sale in the facility.
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| 01b - Critical |
| Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage |
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Inspector Comments: Several dented cans of palm oil were stored with wholesome cans on the can storage display.
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| 02e - Critical |
| Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking |
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Inspector Comments: Employee food was stored on top of customer food in the chest freezer at the back of the store.
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| 02f - Critical |
| Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge |
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Inspector Comments: An employee failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge regarding the sale of unapproved foods, dented cans and storage of employee food.
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| 03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less |
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Inspector Comments: Raw shelled eggs were 68°F while on the back preparation table.
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| 06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The hand sink by the three compartment sink was blocked by several large trash cans rendering it inaccessible.
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| 06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices |
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Inspector Comments: Soap and paper towels were not provided to the hand sink in the restroom.
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| 07b - Critical |
| Pest Control: Pesticide application |
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Inspector Comments: An unapproved rodent bait trap was observed near the entrance to the back room.
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| 09a - Non-Critical |
| Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled |
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Inspector Comments: Several spice containers in the back room were unlabeled as to their contents.
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| 10a - Non-Critical |
| Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces |
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Inspector Comments: Trash bags were used for food storage in the back room. Non-commercial food containers were used for food storage throughout the back room.
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03/07/2014
Inspection, Routine
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| 01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Food Source: Approved source |
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Inspector Comments: The facility could not show that dried fish was commercially processed and from an approved source.
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| 02e - Critical |
| Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking |
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Inspector Comments: An unapproved twist-top beverage was stored on the preparation table in the back room.
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| 03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less |
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Inspector Comments: Turkey tails were 47°F and cooked shrimp were 53°F sitting out on the front display table.
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| 07b - Critical |
| Pest Control: Pesticide application |
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Inspector Comments: An unapproved pesticide was present in the store near the front counter.
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| 08a - Critical |
| Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored |
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Inspector Comments: Glass cleaner was stored on the preparation table in the back room.
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| 08b - Critical |
| Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled |
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Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle located next to the front counter was not labeled as to it's contents.
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| 09b - Non-Critical |
| Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination |
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Inspector Comments: Several bags of meat in the standing freezer were not labeled.
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| 14e - Non-Critical |
| Physical Facilities: Ventilation |
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Inspector Comments: The facility was frying turkey tails and other foods that produce smoke and grease without a type II ventilation hood.
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12/27/2013
Inspection, Routine
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| 01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Food Source: Approved source |
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Inspector Comments: Several items prepared in a private home, including pastries, snack mix, and kenkey, were being sold at the facility.
The facility did not have receipts/paper work to show that food items including dried fish from Africa, frozen chicken, and several other meat products were inspected and from an approved source.
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| 02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Personnel: Hygienic practices |
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Inspector Comments: Employees were washing their hands in the three-compartment sink.
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| 02f - Critical |
| Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge |
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Inspector Comments: Lack of food safety knowledge was demonstrated by nine critical violations. Food Safety Classes are recommended.
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| 04a - Critical |
| Sanitation: Manual |
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Inspector Comments: Dishes were not being sanitized in the manual ware-washing process.
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| 04c - Critical |
| Sanitation: In-place |
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Inspector Comments: Meat saw was not being adequately sanitized with an approved sanitizer.
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| 05b - Critical |
| Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure |
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Inspector Comments: Hot and cold water were not provided to the facility hand sink.
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| 05c - Critical |
| Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage |
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Inspector Comments: Back flow prevention was not present on the threaded faucet on the mop sink.
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| 06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The facility's hand sink was unaccessible, blocked by trash cans and shipping barrels.
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| 06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk |
| Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices |
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Inspector Comments: Soap and paper towels were not available at the facility's hand sink.
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| 09a - Non-Critical |
| Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled |
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Inspector Comments: Several food items for sale were not labeled.
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| 09b - Non-Critical |
| Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination |
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Inspector Comments: Employee food was stored along with customer food in the coca cola refrigerator.
Buckets of corn mix were stored in the facility's mop sink.
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| 11a - Non-Critical |
| Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer |
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Inspector Comments: The standing coca cola refrigerator was not provided with
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| 11c - Non-Critical |
| Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible |
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Inspector Comments: The facility did not have chemical test strips to test the concentration of chlorine.
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