Azama Grill

July 20, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee states she just washes and rinses the equipment no sanitizing steps. Perform proper warewashing Wash Rinse Sanitize. Set up three bay sink properly.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Handsink at the serving line out of order. Repair.
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handwashing.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector note: Walk-in unit at lower level leaking water from ceiling pipe contained with a large metal pan. Repair.
code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizer test kit on site provide.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Knifes stored soiled on magnetic strip. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at serving line without soap and paper towels. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in asnitizer solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Whole avocado placed on top of shredded cabbage inside sandwich unit. PIC stated it's washed. Separate properly.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board at prep area soiled/ heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Exterior and side of cooking line equipment with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Clean properly remove cardboard. Grease trap exterior soiled and covered with foil. Remove nd clean properly. Magnetic strips soiled with rust and dried up food debris. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector note: Boxes with single use take out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)

Inspector note: The screen door on the rear damaged. Repair or replace.
code 590.006/6-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Handsink at prep area and serving line without signage. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector note: Griddle in use at prep area without a hood vent. Stop using and remove.
code 590.006/6-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Floor/walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on September 22, 2022: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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