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Cafe Podima

December 15, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Evidence of smoking in establishment. Discontinue. Remove.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: CFPM is not monitoring pest control cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces general facility maintenance & food protection. Provide active managerial control as it is defined in the 1999 food code.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity with droppings in basement area. Provide an updated pest control report from license pest control company. Evidence of fruit flies. Provide pest control report.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Establishment is preparing foods in basement prep area in unsanitary conditions with evidence of rodent activity standing water voids in ceiling above food preparation areas and improper cleaning of food contact surfaces. Discontinue preparing foods in basement area until sites concerns are remediated and foods can be prepared in a protected clean sanitary environment. Personal items (shoes) being stored above dry food goods in basement. Remove. Discontinue.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Ice cream blending machine dough ball machine vegetable chopping machine all found with caked on food soils. Clean food equipment with proper frequency after eash use. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry. If preparing like foods clean every four hours.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Standing water coming from basement room adjacent to basement prep area. Determine source of water make all neccessary repairs to sump pumps and/or plumbing to prevent water in basement.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Floors in basement area with standing water and what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Several damp ceiling tiles in basement with what appears to be mildew and mold stains. Remove/replace/repair with smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided

Inspector note: Personal items shoes being stored in out of use pepsi cooler in basement above dry food goods. Store personal employee items in designated area away from storage of foods.
code 40-6-305.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Old inoperable out of use pepsi coolers in basement. Multiple pieces of out of use restaurant equipment in basement room adjacent to prep area. Remove all items not in use.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 23, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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