Al's State St. Cafe

March 30, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Pan of cooked chicken being held at room temperature with temperature of 111F. PIC stated chicken cooked 30 minutes prior and rethermalized to 140F. Ensure hot foods hot held at temperature of 140F or above. Discontinue leaving out PHF cooked foods at room temperature without proper hot holding of 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Case of raw shaved steak being held at ambient room temperature at 57F. Voluntarilly disposed of 10lbs of shaved steak. See disposal order. Ensure all PHF foods held at 41F or below under refrigeration.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw shaved steak being stored in flip top refrigerated unit next to cook eggplant. Store raw and ready to eat food seperately.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: No current allergen awareness certificate posted. Provide. CFPM certificate posted is a part time employee per PIC. Provide one full time of two part time employees with CFPM certification per code requirements.
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without proper label. Provide labels.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Tuna salad 50F chicken salad 48F. Food employee stated items made same day. Ensure proper cooling of PHF foods to 41F or below before serving.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Cases of shaved steak being left out at room temperature for thawing per PIC . Discontinue and thaw foods under refrigeration or under running water 70F or below.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Multiple cases of shaved steak being stored directly on floor at cookline. Store under refrigeration elevated 6" off the floor. Multiple cases of soda being stored under stairwell remove.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Carboard used to line clean equipment storage rack. Remove. Cardboard being used on floors throughout. Remove. Ensure all surfaces smooth durable and cleanable.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Multiple wire scrub pads in use at the time of inspection. Wire scrub pads being used to clean flat griddle. Discontinue. Remove wire scrub pads that may pose a risk of being a physical contaminant.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Inside all refrigerated units with food soils. Clean to remove. What appears to be rodent droppings on top of convection oven. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Dumpster overflowing with trash and door ajar. Maintain door closed when not in use. Ensure proper frequecny of pickups. Provide current site cleanliness permit upon reinspection.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Outside trash area strewn with debri and trash around dumpster. Maintain outside area free of trash.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: What appears to be rodent droppings on floor next to reach in refrigerated unit and under electric convection oven. Clean floors with proper frequecny. Provide updated copy of pest control report upon reinspection. Landing in rear stairway buckeled with multiple cases of soda stacked in stairway landing.Remove cases of soda (referall to be made to building division) Repair. Provided detailed work order stipulating repairs made. Several broken floor tiles in front of handsink. Repair.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. Provide current hood sticker. Ceiling in kitchen area with dust buildup on ceiling tiles and around vents. Clean to remove. Hole in wall in stairwell leading upstairs. Repair.
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Multiple brooms and mops on floor in closet off dishroom. Store off the floor in organized manner to prevent potential harborage.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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