Better Bagels

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: NO VD kit on site. Provide.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Inside ice machine with visible soils. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Ice scoop is touching ice inside ice machine. COS.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Setup wiping cloth buckets. COS.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Ceilings above service line and kicthen with buildup of dust and soils. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Hole in wall above restroom door. Repair. Flaking paint on wall next to toaster at service line. Clean & Resurface.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood vent and HVAC vents above kitchen and in restroom with visible buildup of dust and soils. Clean to remove.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 21, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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