Noah's New York Bagels #2121

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floor drains to have drain pipes inside them. [CA] Provide air gaps between the floor drain and the pipe.

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.

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Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use

Inspector’s notes

The lighting above the prep line is n/beverage prep line. ot turning on and it is dim. [CA] Repair the lighting above the food and beverage prep line. There are several small holes in the walls. [CA] Close the holes to help keep out any insects from coming into the kitchen from the walls.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Nonfood contact surfaces clean

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.

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

The cockroach sticky board is full. [CA] Replace the boards. Continue with the pest control service and take effective measures to eliminate the cockroaches from inside the facility. Protect food from contamination.

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The floor under equipment has debris. [CA] Take effective measures to keep the floors clean under equipment. Observed the sinks to have accumulation. [CA] Clean the floor drains.

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.

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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The sanitizer in the towel bucket is at about 0-100 quat. [CA] Be sure they are kept at 200ppm quat.

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

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The walls around the janitors sink are soiled and one side is falling apart. [CA] Repair that wall and clean the walls around the area. The ceilings are turning brown from the smoke. [CA] Clean the ceilings and check that the hood and fans are working properly.

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.

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

Inspector’s notes

The walk in freezer has soiled floor. It has thick encrusted accumulation on the floors, especially in the corners and against the walls. [CA] Thoroughly clean and scrape of the accumulation on the walk in cooler floor.

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

Observed one of the hand sinks to not be working and have water in the sink. [CA] Clean out the standing water and repair the hand sink.

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.