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Bale Restaurant

October 20, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Coolingcritical

Inspector note: Banana leaves wrapped in in rice and pork leftvou atvroom temperature to cool down (74F). Discontinue andensure proper cooling methods are in place.
code 03-3-501.14*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked zuchini at 85F. PIC placed in refrigerator to cool down.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked pork left out at room temperature (60F). PIC stated been out for about an hour. PIC removed and placed in refrigerator to maintain a temperature of 40F and below. Containers of raw chicken beef and pork being held at 50F. Ensure all meats are kept at 40F and below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Bags of raw fish chicken and pork stored together in same container. Discontinue to ensure no cross contamination from different spieces.
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of mouse droppings in basement storage area. Provide up to date pest control by re-inspection date.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Walk-in refrigeration unit in basement not adequate enough to maintain the amount of product being produced. Address
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Sheild between hand sink and preparation sink broken. Repair or replace.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Cutting board in basement heavily scoared. Repair or replace.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No equipment thermometer in walk-in cooler in basement. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelf storing clean pots and pans visibly soiled and rusted. Clean to remove and resurface. Storage shelves in basement with evidence of mouse droppings. Clean all to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Re-use of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Plastic cup being re-used to dispense rice. Discontinue and use handeled scop to prevent contamination from hands.
code 26-4-502.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink behind counter. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2009: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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