Birch Street Bistro

February 24, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Bar glass washer is running at less than 50 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Labeled Common Namecritical
    Inspector note: Spray bottles are not labeled. Label all spray bottles.
    code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Refrigerator gaskets are broken on two first sandwich units and the upright freezer. Repair or replace any broken gaskets. Refrigerator handles on the top cover of sandwich units are missing. Repair or replace.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Kitchen hand sinks are leaking. Repair leaking sinks. Dishwasher is leaking. Repair.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor is soiled in the pump closet. Clean to remove.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 14, 2009: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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