Bale Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Pork bun at 130F shall be at 135 or higher.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Standards of Identity (C)
  Inspector note: some packaged foods missing labels including ingredients establishment name and address provide.
  code 590.003/3-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Replace missing sink plugs for ware washing sink at the bakery department.
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
  Inspector note: Remove clutter of empty boxes and equipment from exterior grounds and organize.
  code 590.005/5-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Visible opening on backsplash to cooking equipment near wall repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 31, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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