Huck Finn's Cafe, 135 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA - inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: HUCK FINN'S CAFE
Address: 135 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
Parish: Orleans
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 08/03/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Floors are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in consumer self service, handwash, warewashing or equipment and utensil storage or toilet room is not at least 20 foot candles.
08/03/2012Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours of cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 70°F to 41°F or below within 4 hours following cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • 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 in good repair.
07/17/2012Complaint
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours of cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: Food to be held cold was not cooled from 70°F to 41°F or below within 4 hours following cooking or hot holding.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • 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.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.
  • 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.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 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.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not stored to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, single service or single use articles.
  • Maintenance cleaning tools are not stored properly.
06/26/2012Complaint
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
10/13/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • 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: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
09/29/2011Routine
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
04/14/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: The 3 compartment sink is not used in proper sequence to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • Critical: A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was handling soiled tableware in a manner which resulted in contamination of clean tableware.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.
  • 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.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
  • Critical: Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75?F.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
04/06/2010Routine

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