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Bale Restaurant

January 8, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Mackeral in hot holding at 100F. Ensure all PHF'S are maintained at 140F or above.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring staff on proper hot holding temperatures and thawing methods and proper wash rinse and sanitizing methods. Address.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Raw shrimp being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Boxes of beef and pork stored on ground of basement walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6inches off the ground. Buckets of carrots stored on ground of basement walk-in. Discontinue and store elevated. Box of eggs stored on ground basement walk-in. Discontinue and store elevated.Employee observed preparing foods on kitchen floor. Discontinue and provide proper preparation area.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Knives being stored on lower shelf of rolling rack in kitchen. Discontinue and store protected and clean.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping clothesout on counters. Discontinue and store in proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior 4 door cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Vents with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove. Small basement coffin style freezer with heavy frost build-up. Defrost to remove. Bottom shelf of fron 4 door cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Pots and pans stored under 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Pipe under 3 bay sink leaking. Repair or replace.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Pooling water in basement walk-in cooler. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2008: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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