Bakalao Kitchenette Inc.

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Observed leaks underneath 3 bay sink and rear handsink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed soils / food debris inside produce unit (basement prep) and soiled knife / food debris and soils inside pizza unit. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / debris from stated equipment and maintain
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at either handsink in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure all handsink are stocked with dispensing paper towels. COS
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed rotten eggplants stored in produce unit. Remove and ensure foods are in good condition while stored
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed mulitple food containers stored in refrigerated units uncovered. Provide a cover / lid to protect contamination of food products stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Observed unnecessary clutter / boxes in basement. Discussed with PIC to remove all unrelated items from basement and organize to prevent harborage and contribution to pest activity
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 9, 2025: 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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