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Bale Restaurant

May 25, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Hand sink on the cooking line has not been used. PIC will need to review with staff to properly wash hands in hand sink.
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Ground beef on cooking line at 54F. PIC stated that it was taken out of the refrigerator to be used in a dish. Properly hold cold food at 41F or below until needed.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Spring rolls next to stove at 123F. PIC will need to properly hot hold. If not room at front counter provide a hot holding cabinet to properly help with temperature.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to have labels on bulk food containers. Most did have them but some missing.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food in storage will need to have proper covers as discussed. PIC will need to organize walk ins so the food is not on the floor. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean exterior of cooking equiment (top) soiled dusty. Clean any grease or cabon build up on equipment as discussed. Clean handles to refrigerators of any dry food build up. • Defrost the smaal freezer in the basement storage as discussed. Clean mold build up on gaskets to walk ins
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 July 2022.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to repair broken / missing floor tiles in basement prep (restaurant side). Repair wall behind three bay sink in kitchen as discussed.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean the wall behind the cooking line. Visibly soiled. Clean the four a/c vent above the bakery prep table in the basement. Soiled.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Replace light sheild on cooking line.
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 1, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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