K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingObserved gaps in the back door leading to the outside. [CA] Seal all gaps. Facility shall be fully enclosed to prevent pest entrance and harborage.
K27: Food separated and protectedObserved bulk flour bags opened and uncovered in the storage area. [CA] After opening, bulk ingredients shall be transferred to approved containers with tight fitting lids.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsCritical1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
- 15+ live cockroaches of differing life stages around the sticky traps underneath the 3-compartment sink
- 1 live adult cockroach crawling underneath the 3-compartment sink
- 25+ dead cockroaches of differing life stages (mostly nymphs) in the sticky traps underneath the 3-compartment sink
- 2 dead adult cockroaches in the sanitizing compartment of the 3-compartment sink (Per PIC, cockroaches were found on the drainboard of the 3-compartment sink and moved to the sanitizing compartment).
- 2 dead adult cockroaches and 4 dead nymphs in the sticky traps underneath the oven
- Per PIC, all sticky traps were set out 3 days ago.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: Priscilla Mark.
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Nelio Defreitas, has been informed that the facility 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 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.