Al's South St. Express

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chicken salad prepared from the morning (as stated by managment) and placed into the front service cooler at 49F. Discontinue and ensure all foods have been properly cooler prior to being placed out for service.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken inside of the steam table at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection hand sinks in the main kitchen area were unable to produce hot water. Hot water in the restrooms was sufficient. Address and ensure hot water is sufficient throughout all business hours.
  code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauce have no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Storage Storage used rack for drying clean pots and pans observed being stored directly next to mop sink. Discontinue and either relocate or provide some form of splash guard.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe under the hand sink near the front service area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 9, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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