Food Service Inspections

Facility: FATU AFRICAN MARKET

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025
Total Score:90

Critical Violations

4 points: COLD AND HOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Hot holding unit in the facility being used for hot holding temp of 140 degrees F was not at the proper temperature.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: THAWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD

Potentially hazardous foods noted not being thawed using approved methods Burnt beef skin was not properly being thawed.

2 points: DISHWASHING FACILITIES

Sanitizer test kit noted not provided.

2 points: CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE

Food noted being stored not covered in walk-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024
Total Score:90

Critical Violations

3 points: INSECT RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL

Fly traps noted being hung directly above food prep area. Many flies noted being in the traps and have not been removed. Fly traps were taken down by the end of the inspection.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: THAWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD

Potentially hazardous foods noted not being thawed using approved methods. Raw chicken noted being thawed out at room temperature.

2 points: DISHWASHING FACILITIES

Sanitizer test kit noted not provided.

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Microwave interior not properly maintained.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors under cooking equipment noted in need of cleaning.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: FATU AFRICAN MARKET