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Bale Restaurant

August 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed heavy ice build up inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove and repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed handsinks in the basement without paper towels. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed moderate small fly activity in the dining room and basement area. Sanitize all areas and clean to remove soils. Observed light roach activity on the baking rack stored in the baking oven. Clean and sanitize the equipment. Observed small rodent droppings on the bread slicer. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings on the dough mixer. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings under multiple shelving units under the baked good cabinet inside of the baskets utilized to store shelf stable products. Observed rodent droppings on the window ledge. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings on the floor between multiple shelving units. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy food soils on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed heavy grease build up on the metal shelving unit. Remove the unused oil pans to avoid leakage. Clean the area and store in a cool place.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy food soils and grease build up on the walls around the cook line and entire basement prep area. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Observed glue boards with dead roaches and rodent droppings behind the stand up refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy debris stored on equipment in the upper rear prep area. Clean to remove Observed heavy debri stored in the basement. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed the cover broke on the sump pump. Repair to provide proper coverage
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 9, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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