Al Dente Ristorante

February 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Ensure all raw shell eggs and raw poultry are being stored underneath all other protiens and ready to eat foods - best to keep segragated completely if possible with an entire seperate cold holding unit operating at 41F and / or under
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)

Inspector note: Discontinue to store clean knives in between soiled equipment - store in a clean dry and safe location and not in between soiled wires and soiled areas against the soiled sections of the walls behind equipment
code 590.004/4-202.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Chlorine test strips needed
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector note: Discontinue placing soiled utensils pots or pans inside the basin of the " only " hand sink in the prep area
code 590.005/5-204.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: All prep chefs working with foods need to have on proper hair restraints when working with foods
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Post current copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates inside the restaurant [ with matching signatures ]
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wood Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Discard all wooden spoons with splintered edges
code 590.004/4-101.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths scattered around the kitchen area after use - store as discussed
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Clean all rusted and odorous areas where needed
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Check side doors on the dumpsters to ensure they can close all the way
code 590.005/5-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Keep the lid closed after use on all trash receptacles and dumpsters
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Clean the alleyway to remove all loose trash and debris
code 590.005/5-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean all common surfaces in the kitchen on a daily basis to remove visible soils
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector note: Resurface all visibly compromised sections of the walls and ceiling where needed - above the prep counter tops next to the cooking line
code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Relocate all low hanging wires covered in grime that are above the food prep areas- clean to remove all visible soils
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Place the " Hand washing only " signage above the designated hand sink in the kitchen / prep area
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on August 28, 2024: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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