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Bale Restaurant

January 6, 2021 · Pass

😇clean

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

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 19 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No handwashing observed between cleaning soils from counter and serving food.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Additives (P)critical

Inspector note: Using food coloring that contain additives. Discontinue and ensure food grade colorant used.
code 590.003/3-202.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Pasteurized Eggs Substituted for Raw Eggs for Certain Recipes (P)critical

Inspector note: Discontinue using raw eggs for mayonnaise used on sandwiches
code 590.003/3-302.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked tofu stored at room temperature improperly cooling from 138F to 131 F in 30 minutes. PIC removed to finish proper cooling.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: TCS foods cold holding-cooked beef 93F beef stew 66F - 58F in cook line refrigerators. Service line pork belly 55F shredded beef 52F stuffed banana rice pork leaves 65F shredded pork skin 50F. Multiple foods out of temperature control discarded by PIC.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: TCS foods held out of temperature control -yellw egg noodles with vegetables 61F - 70F cassava 70F discarded by PIC Corn 77F pork & rice noodle held one hour reheated.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM Hung Duong was unable to describe cooling procedures had no knowledge of how foods are prepared. No illness policy and not all symptoms known.
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC not monitoring frequency of handwashing at a supplied operational sink cooling methods hot / cold holding temperatures warewashing procedures and storage of food products.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed foods prepared and stored refrigerated / frozen 24 hours or more without date marking.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Packaged foods prepared on site for self service without labels.
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Several stored and in use equipment appeared soiled; even after wash rinse sanitize steps. Prep tables slicer food chopper and shelves are soiled. Retrain staff. All soiled equipment to be removed and properly washed rinsed sanitized to remove visible sils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector note: No hot water at hand sink on service line. Water registers 90F. Repair.
code 590.005/5-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Employee observed eating in the cookline area. Discontinue. Corrected.
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Using cups without handles and storing utensils in food without the handle above.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: Foods stored at room temperature wrapped and in deep containers while cooling. PIC instructed on proper cooling methods.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Equipment at cookline on fronts sides back with encrusted carbon and grease. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector note: Dough machine top of cook range bakery equipment with food debris. Clean with proper frequency per manufacturers instructions.
code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: No cold water at the beverage station handsink. Unable to properly wash hands. Discontinue service at this station until properly repaired and staff trained.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)

Inspector note: Purse cell phone stored on shelving with food products. Remove.
code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on January 5, 2021: 19 previous findings did not recur.

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