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Bale Restaurant

May 20, 2009 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 9 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

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: Pass
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: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Grill top with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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 of 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: Pass
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: Pass
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

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

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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 13, 2009: 9 previous findings did not recur.

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