Barney's Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C)
  Inspector note: Dish machine operating but not dispensing proper levels of chlorine sanitizer at this time(50-100ppm). PIC still working with repair company to fix it.
  code 590.004/4-204.118-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floor at the lower level with some water accumulations. Clean properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Low Temp Dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair to register 50-100ppm chlorine. PIC called the repair company to schedule repair work and stated that he will use single use plastic/paper cups utensils and plates.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical
  Inspector note: Handsink at the bar broken/out of order. Repair or replace.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Where to Wash (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at the bar broken out of order. PIC states that employees are washing hands at the prep sink. Discontinue repair hand sink and wash hands there.
  code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handwashing sink at the bar not equiped with soap and paper towel. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed live cockroach at bar area rodent-like droppings at lower level and fruit-like flies at the stairs near storage area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator minimize pests. Observed glue traps with dead cockroaches. Replace them.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of refrigerators and counters at bar area soiled. Clean properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
  Inspector note: Several ceiling tiles at sitting area appear damaged by a previous water leak. Replace.
  code 590.006/6-201.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Large amount of empty beer bottles and card boards piled up in the basement. Remove and clean the area.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 24, 2021: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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