Algiers Discount Food Store - Restaurant, 3544 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: ALGIERS DISCOUNT FOOD STORE - Restaurant
Address: 3544 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Parish: Orleans
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/07/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
11/07/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
11/02/2012Routine
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
06/04/2012Routine
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
10/15/2011Routine
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
09/20/2011Routine
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
06/30/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
06/25/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Using time only as a public health control, food was not marked or otherwise identified with the time within which it would be cooked , served , or discarded.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Toilet does not have an open-front toilet seat.
10/22/2009Routine
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
04/28/2009Reinspection
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Single-service and single-use articles are reused
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • In use food utensils are not stored on a clean dry surface.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth, light colored, durable and easily cleanable materials.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
04/08/2009Routine

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