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Amelia's Cluck & Smash

December 6, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings4

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Failed findings

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

Inspector note: Case of tomatoes on walk-in floor stored under cases of raw beef. Corrected on site. Raw meat can contaminate ready to eat vegetables. Do not store ready to eat vegetables under raw meat or on the floor.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked rice in hot holding at 109F. PIC stated rice had been reheated for hot holding less than an hour prior. Rice was reheated to 165F and placed into hot holding. Use thermometer to confirm that foods reheated for hot holding are correctly reheated to 165F and above.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Full 4 gallon bucket of cooked black beans from previous day in walk-in cooler at 50F. Discarded by PIC. Cool foods in shallow metal pans stirring frequesntly to release heat. Use thermometer to monitor cooling time and temperature.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Burn spray stored next to beverage dispenser. Removed by PIC. Store medicines away from food and dispensing equipment.
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC neds to monitor cooling and reheating processes and retrain staff. Use thermometer to confirm that foods are hot or cold as required. Monitor and retrain staff on importance of hand washing and do not alllow hand sink to be blocked.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink blocked by laptop computer. Removed by PIC. Hand sinks must always be available for staff to wash hands. Do not block obstruct or store anything in a hand sink. Hand sinks are for hand washing only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloth on cook line observed soiled and not stored in sanitizing solution. Replaced by PIC with chlorine bucket and new cloth. Discontinue washing and reusing soiled towels. Launder towels in washer and dryer.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Foil used to cover shelves for take out containers. Remove foil and maintain shelves clean and sanitized. Do not use foil because it can break and melt and potentially contaminate food.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Old mouse dropping at back door to kitchen. Clean and monitor for activity. Spilled rice and other debris under shelves in basement storage. Clean to avoid attracting and haboring pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on June 29, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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