Alma Cantina

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Ensure there is an ample supply of the proper test strips for both dish machines
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No hand soap nor paper towels at the designated hand sink in the prep kitchen - address
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: PIC/ manager on site - no current food safety certificate for the on site manager - Address
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed - exterior of all counter tops shelving units bulk food storage bins and the exterior of all cooking equipment from all visible food spills
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Address the ceiling issue directly above the sandwich unit in the kitchen - appears to be a water leak from up above -address
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  Inspector note: Replace the light above the prep area in the kitchen - hard to work without proper lighting - address
  code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Post signage stating " Hand washing only" at all designated hand sinks
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 16, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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