Cafe Meridian

May 14, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings18
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Hot Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Chicken soup on Stove at 120F. Re-heated to 165F.Soup had recently been turned off
code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical

Inspector note: Raw eggs being stored directly on top of tomatoes. Discontinue practice and keep stored on bottom shelf
code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Sink is filled with pots and pans.Keep clean to allow proper hand washing
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Labeled Common Namecritical

Inspector note: Label all clear plastic spray bottles to identify product properly
code 41-7-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Food saftey certificate has expired
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: No disclosure or reminder.Provide
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of dough machine has caked on food deposits.Clean more often on a regular basis
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers to identify product product
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Keep all food products covered during storage
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Wooden spoons being used for cooking have several burn marks Discontinue use and use food grade utensils. Cutting board for lemons and limes at bar is heavily soiled. Replace
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Door on hot holding unit upstairs is broken.Replace
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitized solution when not in use
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean outside of food containers from visible soils. Clean shelving above prep table from visible stains and old food soils
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Keep all clean pots and pans inverted during storage
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink downstairs provide No paper towels in restroom downstairs. Provide No signage at hand sink upstairs. Provide
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outside Storage Improperly Maintained

Inspector note: Clean outside of trash barrels from visible soils
code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Some ceiling tiles are broken in basement.Replace
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Clean fans in walk-in from dust Clean exterior of walk-in from visible stains and soils
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2008: 18 findings appeared for the first time.

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