Cafe Belo

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

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Number Convenientcritical
  Inspector note: A bag of scouring pads were observed within the hand sink. Several pots were also observed on the floor in front of the hand sink. The hand sink must remain free from equipment to promote frequent hand washing. Discontinue the storage of products in front of or within the sink.
  code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
  Inspector note: The black beans within the walk-in refrigerator were at a temperature of approximately 72 F. The sausage and onions on a storage rack within the rear of the establishment was at a temperature of approximately 78 F. Both products were cooked in the morning and just outside of the proper cooling requirements. Review and implement proper cooling requirements as discussed.
  code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Protection
  Inspector note: Discontinue the storage of raw chicken beside ready to eat beets within the top of the flip top unit.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: A knife and serving spoon were observed in a metal container of stagnant water. In use utensils must be stored properly. The storage of utensils in stagnant water that does not exceed 140 F is not acceptable.
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Clean the following: 1) the exterior of the three-door flip top unit near the three-basin sink 2) the back side of the door handle to the walk-in refrigerator 3) the shelving within the walk-in refrigerator to remove the food soil 4) the door casing to the desert display unit to remove the spilled pastry and 5) the exterior and interior bottom of the white freezers.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: The floor of the walk-in cooler and the floor beneath the three-basin sink grill and hot holding table is soiled. Clean to remove the food soil spills and grease.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The wall surfaces beside the three-basin sink and within the rear of the establishment are soiled. Clean to remove the food soil/debris.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 8, 2010: 7 previous findings did not recur.

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