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Bale Restaurant

April 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: One of the filter screens above the grill and wok system is damaged. The damaged screen permits airborne grease to flow directly into the duct system and rooftop filtration unit. The screen must be replaced. The owner dispatched an employee to purchase a new screen during the inspection. The screens / filters to the roof top unit must be replaced. The fabric filters have been replaced with adequate frequency. The other carbon filters must also be replaced.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean the filter screens above the grill and wok station to remove the excess grease. The filter screens should be cleaned with greater frequency to eliminate the potential for cross contamination from accumulating grease and reduce the potential for fire. The cleaning contractor stated that the hood system should be cleaned with greater frequency. At present the system is being cleaned every four months. The contractor has recommended a cleaning every 2-months. This schedule should be maintained until further notice. The hood and duct system must be cleaned with greater frequency to reduce the build-up of grease that was observed and reduce the potential for fire.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: The rear dumpster was over-flowing during the inspection. The contractor is scheduled for daily pick-up. The contractor had yet to arrive on-site for the daily pick-up. The condition would be corrected before the end of the day.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Clean or replace the grease drums and the asphalt/concrete below the grease drums to remove the excess grease. The grease is creating a nuisance issue behind the building.
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 4, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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