Backwoods Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed multiple food items (cold cuts / raw chicken / pasta / fish) stored in walk in cooler between 45F-47F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below at all times. Observed interior thermometer @ 40F / exterior thermometer with error message which indicates failed sensor. PIC contacted company and vented food items
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed pizza stored outside of hot warmer on 5 tier shelving at counter. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed no sanitizer on site. Discussed with PIC to ensure and maintain sanitizing solution on site at all times for proper sanitization of food contact surfaces and utensils. PIC corrected
  code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed broken food thermometer on site. Provide and maintain functioning thermometers
  code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food spills / debris stored inside upright 2 door freezer / sandwich station and microwave; soiled knives stored in knife rack. Clean to remove all soils / spills / debris
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed kitchen prep handsink with cup and bowl stored. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles unidentified. Provide a label with common name of food items stored inside.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed sandwich station unit @ 53F. Ensure equipment is in good condition and maintaining required temperatures
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
  Inspector note: Observed non-circulation of air inside establishment. Repair to prevent humidity in establishment
  code 590.006/6-202.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 30, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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