Bourbon St. Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Therre s a hole in the ceili ng in the basement storage area. Repair to provide a smooth cleanable surface.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: There are a lot of items in the basement storage area that do not appear to be in use anymore. Remove all unecessary items so it does not provide harborage for rodents.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: There are items out at room temperature that require refrigeration; rice 48F marinating beef 47F chicken 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below (items discarded by the manager)
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: There are repeat violation and the certified food manager is still not taking corrective actions to monitro food safety. Provide a system of monitoring for risk factos and train employees to follow it to eliminate risk factors in the future.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: There are rodent droppings in the basement area. Clean to remove and provide pest reports showing the treatment of rodents.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: The exterior of the rice cooker is wrapped in old aluminum foil. Remove the foil to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface and then clean the surface frequently.
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Grease Trap(C)
  Inspector note: The grease trap has an odor. Clean out the grease trap properly and make sure it is closed up so it doesn't smell.
  code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: There is food debris and buildup on the equipment refrigeration floors walls and ceilings. Develop a cleaning schedule and clean surfaces frequently to eliminate buildup.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 1, 2021: 2 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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