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Bale Restaurant

February 22, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef stored above cut vegetables. PIC corrected
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Discontinue to cool in a deep container. Use a small shallow container as discussed.
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cold noodle and beef dish between 54F and 59F. PIC removed and will cool down to 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff on where to wash hands. To use hand sinks and not prep sink in basement or three bay sinks. Hand sink dry at this time and staff working.
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to be sure sinks have soap at all times.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC will need to be sure all hand sink have paper towels.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers small and large are properly labeled in basement prep and cooking line.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Provide wipin cloth buckets in all cooking and prep areas.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in. Discontinue to store cooling noodle or any other food on clean equipment shelf.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Raw beef thawing in basement at room temperature. PIC removed and put into walik in
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean all in place cooking equipment. Soiled. Clean all shelves in warewashing areas cooking line and storage areas. Clean exterior of bulk food containers.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until March 2022
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to address the storage of clean and soiled equipment at three bay sink in kitchen. One side soiled other clean. Discontinue to store cutting board behind faucet handle.Basement Discontinue to store knife between wall and three bay sink. Basement.
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to repair leak to three bay sink in basement.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 14, 2021: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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