Bale Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cold noodles and shrimp on service line at 75F. Cool foods completely to 41F prior to placing into service. Move to walk-in refrigerator.
  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: Cooked pork on hot station at 90F. Reheated to over 165F. Keep hot foods above 135F at service station. Cover as needed to maintian temperature.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prepared foods for sale without complete labels. Provide labels with allergens dates etc.
  code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Floor of produce refrigerator with food debris. Clean and maintain.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Hole in basement storage ceiling. Repair as needed.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 27, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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