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Restaurant: Moms Deli
Address: 1101 North 4th Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: May 22, 2012

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74

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3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below. / Philly steak meat and potato salad at 47-50 F. COS-Staff discarded.
4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue. / Fountain drink and slushy nozzles with mold accumulation.

7-102.11 Label all toxic items not in original containers with the common name of the product. / Glass cleaner in plastic spray bottle not labeled. COS-Staff labeled as Windex.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. / 2 bags of onions stored cleaning supply shelf directly beside mop sink.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. / 1 large bag of sugar stored directly on floor by dry storage shelf.
4-402.12 Provide at least a 6 inch clearance between the floor and floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable. / 2 chest freezers sitting directly on floor in kitchen.
4-202.16 Repair or replace chest freezer lids. / Large chest freezer lid cracked and gaskets torn.
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. / 1 large bag napkins stored directly on floor by front register.
4-903.11 Single service articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. / 1 stack of foil single use pans stored on cleaning supply shelf directly beside mop sink basin.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Mop sink basin soiled. Floor sink drain under 3 compartment sink soiled with mold accumulation. 5-205.15 Repair plumbing. / Hot water in restroom not working properly. Staff turned on hot water. Do not turn off hot water in restroom. Repair leak at fountain drink machine.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floors visibly soiled, especially under and around fryer station and other equipment in kitchen. Ceiling soiled in one area of kitchen. 6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Restroom exhaust vent with visible dust accumulation.
6-501.14 Clean ventilation hood filters. / Vent hood filters with heavy grease accumulation.
7-209.11 Store personal care and other non toxic items away from food, utensils, equipment, linens and single service/single use articles. / Hat and personal drink cups (clean) were stored on dry storage shelf among dry goods and spices.

Owner shall have fountain drink vendor inspect all fountain drink machines for backflow prevention devices.

3-501.15 Use shallow pans that facilitate heat transfer when cooling food. / Several large covered plastic pans with chicken cooling in RI cooler.
3-501.13 Thaw PHF: 1) under refrigeration at 41 F or lower; 2) completely submerged under running water at 70 F or below; 3) as part of the cooking process; or, 4) if for immediate cooking, in the microwave. 3-501.13 Cease thawing potentially hazardous food at room temperature. / Fish and pork thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. COS-Employee placed food under running water.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. / 6 large plastic bottles of hot sauce stored directly under kitchen hand sink.
3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. / 1 bag of onions and 1 bag of sugar stored directly on floor in kitchen.
4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours. / Outside and inside of microwave soiled.
4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. / Fryers and other pieces of kitchen equipment with grease accumulation on sides, etc.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI cooler. / Large RI cooler holding fish, chicken, etc. soiled and with soiled cardboard sitting on RI cooler bottom. Make table RI cooler bottom soiled.
4-402.12 Provide at least a 6 inch clearance between the floor and floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable. / 2 chest freezers sitting directly on floor in kitchen. 4-202.16 Repair or replace chest freezer lids. / Large chest freezer lid cracked and gaskets torn. 4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door. / Torn gaskets on RI cooler doors.
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. / Several large boxes of single service articles stored directly on floor by front counter.
5-205.15 Repair slow or inoperative drain (indoor or outdoor). / 3 compartment sink draining slowly.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Mop basin soiled and floor sink drain under 3 compartment sink with heavy mold/grease accumulation.
5-202-12 Provide water at a temperature of at least 100 F through a mixing valve or combination faucet at handwashing sinks. / Keep hot water control valve turned on at restroom hand sink.
5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Old wooden pallets and other trash in area around dumpster.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests from control devices and premises at a frequency that prevents accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. / Dead rat located on sticky board in cabinet under fountain drink machine.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floors visibly soiled, especially under and around fryer station and other equipment in kitchen. Also, floors under fountain drink cabinets soiled. 6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Restroom exhaust vent with visible dust accumulation.
6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings. / Small holes in restroom wall beside toilet.
6-501.14 Clean ventilation hood filters. / Vent hood filters with heavy grease accumulation.
ADPH 420-3-22-.08 Post current inspection report in a conspicuous place inside the food establishment. Report remains the property of JCDH. / Current inspection report not posted at time of inspection. PIC found and posted it during inspection.

Previous inspection on 10/25/2011 resulted in a score of 78.

JCDH 2.2 Provide readily available documentation of food safety training for all employees at all hours of operation. / One employee without food handler documentation on site.
4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue. / Fountain drink nozzles and kool-aid nozzles with mold accumulation.
4-202.11 Provide smooth, easily cleanable food contact surfaces. / 3 spatulas and one plastic bowl in bad repair (cracking, etc.) COS-Manager discarded.

ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Cease advertising or labeling a food item as catfish unless it is fish classified within the family of Ictaluridae. ADPH 420-3-22-.03(b) Cease offering a catfish product for sale unless consumers are notified of the name and country of origin of the product by using a sign or tabletop display, or listing the country of origin on the menu. / Establishment selling catfish dinners as stated on menu. Invoice shows this is Swai fish. Establishment should notify consumers of name and country of origin of fish served. Only catfish from the family of Ictaluridae may be listed as catfish on menus.
3-501.13 Thaw PHF: 1) under refrigeration at 41 F or lower; 2) completely submerged under running water at 70 F or below; 3) as part of the cooking process; or, 4) if for immediate cooking, in the microwave. 3-501.13 Cease thawing potentially hazardous food at room temperature. / Beef thawing at room temperature on 3 compartment sink drainboard.
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. / 4 large plastic bottles of hot sauce stored directly under kitchen hand sink. 3-305.11 Store food at least 6 inches above the floor. / 1 bag of sugar stored with corner of bag directly on floor in kitchen.
3-301.11 Provide utensil with handle for serving or dispensing food or ice. / Foam cup used as scoop in drink container. Ceramic mug used as scoop in flour (handle down).
4-602.12 Clean microwaves at least every 24 hours. / Outside and inside of microwave soiled. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue. / Fryers and other pieces of kitchen equipment with grease accumulation on sides, etc. 4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI cooler. / Large RI cooler holding fish, chicken, etc. soiled and with soiled cardboard sitting on RI cooler bottom. Make table RI cooler bottom soiled. 4-602.11 Clean fan covers on RI coolers and/or RI freezers. / RI fan covers soiled.
4-402.12 Provide at least a 6 inch clearance between the floor and floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable. / 2 chest freezers sitting directly on floor in kitchen. 4-202.16 Repair or replace chest freezer. / Large chest freezer lid cracked and gaskets torn, insulation is visible at back corner of chest freezer lid. Shall discontinue use of large chest freezer. 4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door. / Torn gaskets on RI cooler doors and make table doors.
4-903.11 Store single service articles at least 6 inches above the floor. / Several large bags of single service foam plates stored directly on floor by front counter and make table.
6-501.12 Clean toilets, urinals, and plumbing fixtures as often as necessary to keep them clean. / Kitchen hand sink faucets with mold accumulation. Foor sink drain under 3 compartment sink heavily soiled with mold accumulation.
5-202-12 Provide water at a temperature of at least 100 F through a mixing valve or combination faucet at handwashing sinks. / Shall keep hot water control valve turned on at restroom hand sink.
6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks. / No soap at restroom hand sink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or drying device at all hand sinks. / No paper towels at restroom hand sink.
5-501.115 Clean the refuse storage area as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Pallets and other trash in area around dumpster and litter around outside of building.
6-501.12 Clean facilities (floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.) as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness. / Floors visibly soiled, especially under and around fryer station and other equipment in kitchen. 6-501.14 Clean restroom exhaust vent cover. / Restroom exhaust vent with visible dust accumulation. 6-101.11 Provide smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable floors, walls, and ceilings. / Small holes in restroom wall beside toilet, and paint peeling in restroom. Restroom light switch not securely attacked to wall.

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