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Bale Restaurant

March 31, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

Labeling of Ingredientscritical

Inspector note: Some preparing desert item without proper labels .Provide proper labels on all prepared food for sale .
code 01-3-602.11 B2*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Several food out of temperature pork 117F beans and fish cake 82F fish 88F . PIC removed and reheated .PIC stated less than one hour on steam table.
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Sticky Rice roll 62F left on counter PIC remove and replace with cold one must maintain 41F or below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hot water shut off at hand sink in cooking area. PIC turned on . Hot water must remain on at all time for adequate handwashing. Container found in hand sink at beverage station . Remove Hand sink is for hand washing only .
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Soiled knives store clean in knife rack. Remove .Wash rinse and sanitize before storing.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Four walkin unit completing filled from floor to ceiling. Provide more refrigeration and freeze units or decreae inventory.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Several boxes of food on floor in freezer and refrigeration units also in retail section of restaurant. Remove. Store all food and deserts 6inches off the floor.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Scored cutting boards at prep units. Resurface or replace .
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Rubber mats lining floors in walkin refrigeration units. Remove. Maintain floor cleanable.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Soils and food debris in all prep units microwave oven Equipment at cookline .and freezer chet in basement. Clean to remove
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hand sink with leaky pipe at sevice area. Repair. Plumber on site before end of inspection. Hand sink pull away from wall in basement restroom. Repair.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap or paper towels in restroom in basement. No paper towels at hand sink in bakery area.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Soils and food debris under cookline and service line and walkin refrigeration units . Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 17, 2016: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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