Pyramid's Cafe, 3151 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: PYRAMID'S CAFE
Address: 3151 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, LA
Parish: Orleans
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/02/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • 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.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
10/02/2012Routine
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: Employee did not dispense ice for consumption with tongs, scoops or other ice self dispensing utensils.
  • 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 in a clean, covered container.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
05/29/2012Routine
  • Critical: Warewashing equipment used as food contact surfaces are not cleaned as required.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • 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
  • In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing.
  • 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.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
11/07/2011Routine
  • Critical: Non-potable water is in direct or indirect contact with food and/or potable water equipment that contacts food or utensils.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • 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.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
06/20/2011Routine
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • 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.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
11/16/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was eating in a food preparation or other area where food, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not finished to a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
  • 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.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • 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.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
11/01/2010Routine
  • 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.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • 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.
  • 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.
01/27/2010Routine
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not durable, corrosion-resistant and non-absorbent.
  • 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 stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • 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.
07/13/2009Routine

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