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Cafe Beirut

September 19, 2022 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

(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 45F upstairs kitchen grape leaves in basement walkin 45F-51F removed by PIC. Lentil soup 49F in 2 door upright in kitchen in basement walkin - 46.3F raw kafta 46F 48F - 51F. Remove foods not at or below 41F held overnight. Hummus 45F baba ganoush 47F baked lamb 48F in upstairs 2 door. Discarded by PIC.
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 cold holding temperatures. Reviewed cleaning /sanitizing of food and non food contact surfaces with proper frequency. Foods acidified for preservation (pickled) without a HACCP plan.
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
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Staff without beard / hair restraints. Provide.
code 590.002/2-402.11-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 continue to clean floors walls ceilings throughout to remove dried food soils.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Dish machine and ice machine not operating. Repair.Refrigerated walk in and 2 door upright with elevated temperatures of 45F / 50F. 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

Checks marked passed

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: Pass
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: Pass
(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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
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: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on September 16, 2022: 9 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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