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Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed one live nymph cockroach on the floor under the ventilation hood. [CA] Keep facility clear of vermin. Facility was kept closed. See notes below.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

1) Observed the walk-in freezer was leaking fluid from a pipe and into a bucket on the floor. 2) In the truck wash room: observed the 3-compartment sink's pipe was leaking water onto the floor. The faucet was also loose. Operator stated a plumber was going to come today. [CA] Repair freezer, pipes, and faucet.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

In the room with kitchens 4 and 5: observed the middle handsink was missing its drain pipe and was draining directly onto the floor. Another handsink was located nearby. [CA] Repair plumbing for handsink so that the handsink is operable.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

In the restroom: observed the toilet paper roll was stored on top of the dispenser. [CA] Store toilet paper roll in an approved dispenser.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: In the room with kitchens #4 and 5: on a large sticky trap on the floor under a storage shelf near the rear door/exit: observed several dozen cockroaches, of which approximately 5 were alive. No other evidence of cockroaches was observed in the 334 Commercial st. facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: A. Sircar 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Vandana, has been informed that the facility (Kitchens 4 and 5) must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility (Kitchens 4 and 5) is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.