Najis Pita Gourmet, 166 West Valley Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Najis Pita Gourmet
Address: 166 West Valley Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35209
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Jun 19, 2012
Score
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89

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Inspection findings

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  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Other personal care/first aid items: Stored; Labeled. Toxic or poisonous materials separation; Non-toxic tracking powder.
  • Safe; Source; Condition; Not Adulterated; Shellstock tags; Compliance with plan/ROP. Other.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Aug 8, 2011 90
  • Food contamination prevented during storage, preparation, display, handling, other.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • Pests control methods approved, used. Pest control devices serviced as required.
  • Thermometers provided, accurate, conspicuous.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Jan 19, 2012 93
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Cooling methods. Facilities to maintain product temperature. Plant food cooking.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment: clean. Outer openings protected. Surface characteristics, indoor, outdoor: Maintained. Cleaning frequency, dustless methods. Absorbent floor materials properly used.
  • Food contamination prevented during storage, preparation, display, handling, other.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Premises, Free of litter, harborage.
  • Presence of insects, rodents, other pests. Animals prohibited.
Jun 19, 2012 89

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 8, 2011

3-101.11, 3-202.15 Discard all food that is not in safe condition due to compromised packaging (dented cans), contamination, discoloration, mold, unusual odors, etc. / Food items contaminated with condensation from the pipes in the walk in freezer. Voluntarily discarded.
4-202.16 Replace damaged edge of the ice machine to seal the ice box.
5-205.15 Repair condensate leak in WI freezer.
6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged wall base to provide smooth cleanable surfaces..
7-209.11 Store personal care and other non toxic items away from food, utensils, equipment, linens and single service/single use articles. / Store personal jackets and items separate from clean utensils.

Jan 19, 2012

4-302.12 Provide appropriate, readily accessible thermometers for all coolers. / Unable to locate the thermometer for the walk in cooler.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. / Boxes of frozen bread on the floor of the walk in freezer.
4-101.19 Provide smooth, corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent surfaces for non food contact surfaces that are exposed to splash, spillage, or food soil. / Remove the wood block under the grill and replace with a cleanable surface.
5-205.15 Repair condensate leak in WI freezer. / Remove ice built up on the walls .
5-205.11 Provide access to handsinks at all times. / Handsink at the warewashing sink blocked with utensils. 6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks. / Missing a dispenser of soap at the handwashing sink in the warewashing area.
6-202.13 Locate insect control devices so that food, equipment, and utensils are not contaminated. / Pest control devices over food service areas.

Jun 19, 2012

6-501.111 Provide effective insect control. / Evidence of live roaches observed around the coolers, ceiling and back storage area.
3-501.15 Use shallow pans that facilitate heat transfer when cooling food. / Using deep containers to cool prepped food. Mayonnaise and hummus 55 F - 56 F in the walk in. Moved to shallow pans for effective cooling.
3-307.11 Store raw animal products below and away from produce and ready to eat foods. / Raw meat in storage next to ready to eat foods.
4-601.11 Clean shelves and bottoms of the reach in display cooler and freezer.
4-101.19 Provide smooth, corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent surfaces for non food contact surfaces that are exposed to splash, spillage, or food soil. / Seal the shelves below the front counter.
6-501.114 Remove equipment that is not used or no longer functional from facility. Unused ice machine and coolers providing harborage for pests.
6-501.11 Repair or replace damaged base tiles.
6-201.13 Cove or seal the juncture between the walls and floor to yield a seam no greater than 1/32 inch. Seal the gap around the walk in cooler.
6-202.15 Provide weatherstripping at outer door to seal opening. Seal the outer rear overhead door.

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