Cafe Beirut

September 16, 2022 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Did not observe any handwashing when changing tasks. Review handouts.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Rice in rice cooker 99F - 114F to reheat then staff stated will be placed on grill. Chicken / lamb schwarmas on verticle broiler reheating with various temperatures 144F 154F 165F. Multiple foods reheated on chargrill unevenly; not stirred. Ensure foods reheated to hot hold at or above 165F before serving. Revise procedures for reheat. Final chicken reheat after raising temperature 186F.
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple TCS foods stored above 41F. Grape leaves top layer 47F - 50F upstairs kitchen removed by PIC. Pumpkin kibee in basement walkin - 59F raw kafta 46F felafel mixture 48F - 51F. Remove foods not at or below 41F held overnight.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Owner Sami Saba not monitoring hot / cold holding temperatures reheating procedures and cleaning /sanitizing of food and non food contact surfaces with proper frequency. Foods acidified for preservation (pickled) without a HACCP plan. Hand wash stations not maintained clean and accessible.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector note: Owner pickling (acidifying for preservation) produce. Pickles pickled turnips held 14 days. Discontinue until a HACCP plan is submitted and approved.
code 590.003/3-502.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple food and non food contact equipment with heavy grease (hand grill chargrill top range fryer metal guard) and carbon build up. Rice cooker exterior / interior with residue. Hot holding units have soiled water and stains. Cook line hood filters and walls with dripping grease. Multiple refrigeration units interiors / exteriors with dried food soils and dripping food debris. Gaskets in basement units heavily soiled. Small wares on wall over refrigeration with dried food soils. Equipment storage racks refrigeration shelves exterior door of walkin in basement with soils. Wash rinse sanitize all food non food service equipment to remove soils. • Staff stated food cooker cleaned weekly. Clean food contact surfaces holding TCS foods with proper frequency.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Front service rear handwash stations blocked with equipment / fans. Maintain accessible.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several unlabeled bottles of sauces condiments oils.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Plastic container without a handle stored inside rice bin. Remove. Scoop stored in stagnant water. Discontinue.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector note: TCS foods cooled in deep containers overnight. Discontinue.
code 590.003/3-501.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Remove frost build up inside frrezer in basement clean floors walss ceilings throughout to remove dried food soils.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigerated units without conspicuous thermometers. Provide. Ensure units at or below 41F.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Dish machine and ice machine not operating. Repair.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Specifications-Laundering Frequency (C)

Inspector note: Soiled linens stored in a cardboard box. Store properly.
code 590.004/4-802.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector note: Acidification requires a HACCP plan / variance for prservation.
code 590.008/8-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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