Brown Sugar Cafe

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical
  Inspector note: Some food items at cooking line have been contaminated with chemical from ansul system discharge. Identify and separated those food products for the condemnation.
  code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️uspension of Permit / Emergency Closure without a Prior Hearing (P)critical
  Inspector note: Imminent health hazard- Fire in cooking line causing ansul system to discharge along cooking line. Several equipments utensils and some food products affected. Must reset and recharge ansul system and reset fire alarm. Must clean and sanitize with a licensed company all affected areas.
  code 590.014/SummaryS-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Several cutting boards and other food contact equipment soiled with chemicals from ansul system discharge. Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Exterior of several equipment in cooking line and refrigerating units soiled with ansul system chemical. Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Floors and walls at cooking line and area nearby soiled with chemical from ansul system discharge. Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 30, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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