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Bale Restaurant

May 13, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chau Lua and fried chicken holding at 85F. PIC stated they had been out for an hour and a half. PHF'S were reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw shrimp stored above raw meats. Discontinue and and store separately to ensure no contamination from raw products.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Grill top with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Rice cooker stored near hand sink with no protective barrier. Address. No barrier between basement hand sink and food preparation table. Address.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Card board being used on shelves in walk-in cooler. Discontinue and maintain surfaces cleanable durable and smooth.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Wooden handled knives being used in basement. Discontinue and use food grade equipment. Coffee grinder in basement visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior shelf ofof open cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Handles on 3 door cooler at front service area with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Re-use of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Plastic cups being used to dispense sugar and MSG. Discontinue and use handled scoop.
code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Filters above stove and burners withbheavy grease build-up. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: Light out above grill and stove top. Replace.
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 14, 2009: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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