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Cafe Beirut

October 20, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC Sami Saba not monitoring the cleanliness of food contact and/or non food contact surfaces and refrigeration units. Discussed with PIC to clean with frequency throughout operating hours to remove soils and grease build up. Also to monitor storing food deliveries into walk in units to maintain 41F or below.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed soiled bulk containers. Clean and sanitize all food containers / change at the end of shifts Observed soils and ice build up in deep freezers / upright units. Clean and sanitize interiors / exteriors of all units both of working or non working equipment Observed soiled meat slicer. Clean and sanitize
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed uncovered foods in reach in units and freezers. Provide a covering to protect foods from contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on countertops throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed delivered boxes on food stored on floor. Discussed with PIC to store all foods in the walk in elevated 6" off the floor. PIC corrected on site
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed damaged lid on deep freezer. Repair or replace Observed 2 broken refrigerated units. Repair / Remove / or replace
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed encrusted food spills and grease on cooking range / microwaves. Clean interior / exterior of all cooking equipment
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed soiled portable carts. Clean to remove all soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy grease build up on walls near handsinks and cooking line and shelving above handsink. Clean with frequency to remove all soils and grease build up
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Observed clutter and litter in office area. Clean organize and discard all items unrelated to establishment
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 20, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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