Babylon Cafe, 7724 Maple Street, New Orleans, LA - Kitchen inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: BABYLON CAFE
Address: 7724 Maple Street, New Orleans, LA
Parish: Orleans
Restaurant type: Kitchen
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/11/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

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  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
10/11/2012Pre-opening
  • Critical: A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • 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 in good repair.
  • A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment and/or the permit is not valid due to non-payment of fees/penalties.
09/26/2012Pre-opening
  • 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.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • The toilet room is not mechanically vented to the outside atmosphere
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment and/or the permit is not valid due to non-payment of fees/penalties.
07/13/2012Routine
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • The toilet room is not mechanically vented to the outside atmosphere
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
03/13/2012Routine
  • Critical: Single use gloves were used for more than one purpose.
  • Critical: A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.
  • 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.
  • 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 in a clean dry location
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lighting intensity in walk-in refrigerated units, dry food storage area or other rooms during cleaning are not at least 10 foot candles.
  • 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.
09/13/2011Routine
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • Critical: Rodent bait is not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
  • 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.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
11/22/2010Routine
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • 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.
03/25/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.
  • 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.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Ventilation doors or windows are not protected with 16 mesh screens, air curtains, or other effective means of insect control.
  • Floor is not maintained level or in good repair.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • 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.
  • Dressing rooms/areas are not provided for employees.
  • 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.
03/09/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
02/23/2010Complaint
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • A utility sink with hot and cold water is not provided.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
07/13/2009Reinspection

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