The Scoop: Solomon’s Catering Co. Cited for 16 Health Violations
Friday, November 08, 2013
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City Council President's Catering Company Cited for Health Violations
In June, reports surfaced that Providence City Council President Michael Solomon's restaurant Wes' Rib House (according to a WLNE - 6 Report) had numerous health violations, and now, GoLocal has learned that his catering business, Cozy Caterers, also has a history of violations.
According to Rhode Island Health Department Records, Cozy Caterers had dozens of health code violations between May 2008 and January 2013. The catering company's most recent health inspection proved to be the most damning. In fact, health inspectors cited Cozy Caterers for 16 health code violations on January 31, 2013.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTIn one of the report's most glaring notations, the health inspector wrote, "The floors in the storage area has an accumulation of rodent droppings and debris."
The report also indicates that the catering company suffered from multiple plumbing issues. According to the inspector, "The hose located in the kitchen prep area that is under continues pressure has no back flow prevention device."
The absence of a back flow prevention device makes potable water subject to contamination or pollution due to backflow, which is a plumbing term meaning an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction.
Health Department officials told GoLocal that a follow up inspection report was not available, but records indicate that all violations have been abated.
See the Slides Below to Read Each Violation
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