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Bale Restaurant

September 7, 2012 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Observed house and drain flies roaches and moths.Flies in beverage station lower prep and dry storage. Provide a detail current exterminators report.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector note: Foods improperly cooled in deep pans covered. Provide information for proper cooling procedures Demontrate.
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Clean equipment stored next to soiled storage rack. Provide adequate separation.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperaturescritical
    Inspector note: Cha Lua and Cha Que received from Vina Foods 45F 54F. Verify receiving temperatures. Reject if not 41F or below.
    code 01-3-202.11-.17*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Labeling of Ingredientscritical
    Inspector note: Foods packaged for retail sales without proper labels. Provide.
    code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Rice 110F Beef 50F Beef & Peppers 81F Eggs & pork 105F Fish & vegetables 99F Tofu & vegetables 101F Fried chicken 77F. All items removed from hot holding to reheat by PIC. Stated prepared one hour prior.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Cold Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Retail packaged foods at room temperature and serving line cold holding foods -sandwiches 71F cold cuts 54F rice & pork 76F bean sprouts 59F banana leaf bundles 74F rice & black beans 50 - 54F jello & bean paste 72F. Removed from service. Items stored from previous day or unknown time discarded . Other foods placed in upright freezer. Oil & garlic at room temperature 71F.
    code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw meats and poultry stored with cooked foods in the end walkin. Fermented vegetables store in soiled bins on the floor.
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical
    Inspector note: No evidence of hand washing during inspection. Tasks were changed staff entered area donned gloves without washing hands.
    code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Staff cleaning equipment in basement food prep sink. No sanitizing step before storing.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Hand sink blocked with equipment cart and food pans; not accessible or used.
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Multiple risk factors with lack of time / temperature controls. Staff not properly trained in food safety warewashing control of risks. Cut vegetables fermented without approved HACCP plan.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Interiors of bulk food containers heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. Container with ice has food crumbs inside. Ice discarded. Maintain clean sanitized. Bakery machines with dried dough grime. Clean to remove.
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Sewage and Waste Water
    Inspector note: Leak below handsink in basement. Repair.
    code 28-5-402.13** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Several bulk food containers without labels. Oil for equipment not labeled. Provide.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Foods in freezer uncovered. Discontinue using cracked rimmed cups for beverages. Risk of physical contamination.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Handling of Food & Ice
    Inspector note: Using cups to dispense bulk food from containers. Discontinue.
    code 09-3-301.11(C)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Knives stored between pipes along walls. Beverage scoops ladles stored in stagnant water.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Replace cracked household type equipment and utensils with commercial food grade.Replace food containers no longer cleanable.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Replace heavily scored soiled non food containers. Lid to coffin freezer with tape- in disrepair. Replace.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Three Compartment Sink
    Inspector note: No storage for soiled equipment at 3 bay. Provide.
    code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Cooking equipment heavy with carbon and grease. Clean to remove. Sheling in warewash walkins and dry storage are soiled. Clean interior of freezers to remove frost build up.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
    Inspector note: Disposable utensils stored in open cardboard box appear soiled. Cups and lids for beverages stored on soiled shelving with food splashes.
    code 25-4-904.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No paper towels in restroom. Store towels for other hand sinks in a dispenser.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Several trash receptacles with food soils and no covers. Clean and cover.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floors under around cooking equipment services areas and basement prep with soils grease and debris. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Walls in all kitchen food prep areas hood on cooking line filters heavy with soils grease grime. Clean to remove.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Rooms and Equipment Vented
    Inspector note: No ventilation for basement restroom.
    code 39-6-304.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 26, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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