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Al's State St. Cafe

June 25, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Reheatingcritical

Inspector note: The meatballs are being rehated on the steam tables. Food cannot be reheated on stema tables unless they are specifically designed to cook food. Provide proper method of reheating items.
code 03-3-403.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: The food in the front refrigerators are above 41F. The tuna is 72F chicken salad 55F Turkey 48F cheese 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The eggplant is stored outside of refrigeration 65F. PRovide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: There is no allergen trained foodservice manger. Provide to fulfill new allergen requirements. The PIC is not monitoring temperatures and other critical control points. The foodservice manager needs to train all the staff in proper food safety practices.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Can opener is soiled with food buildup. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are a few rodent droppings and small flies in the back. Clean surfaces and provide frequent treatment reports to eradicate the pest problems. The front door is open. Provide a screan or keep the door closed to keep flying insects out of the kitchen.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: The tuna salad is made earlier in the day and placed on the top of the sandwich unit to chill. Provide a better method to cool items and ensure that ambient items are chilled within four hours.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: There is food stored in stairwells. The food code states that no food can be stored on stairs and in stairwells. Store properly. Steak is stored on the ground next to the grill. Store phf's properly refrigerated and elevated.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The grease trap is rusted. Resurface to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface. The back door isnot rodent proof. Provide a rodent proof back door.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Thermometers are missong from a few of the refrigerators. Provide a thermometer in each unit and make sure they are checked frequently to be sure the equipment is working.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: There is no test kit. Provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Enclosed Clean

Inspector note: The bathroom door is not self-closing. Provide a self closing door.
code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: The floor is missong grout in areas in the dishroom and the tiles rae damaged in other areas. Repair the floor to provide a smooth cleanable and durable surface.
code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Hot Holdingcritical

code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Number Convenientcritical

code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Utensil Storage

code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Premises Maintained

code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 2, 2011: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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