Cafe Podima

March 28, 2022 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings27
critical findings4

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: No hand washing observed during the inspection.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw steak eggs stored over produce and cheese in refrigerated glass door upright. Store properly
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Garlic and oil stored at room temperature 75F discontinue cut tomatoes 45F under refrigeration for unknown time. Maintain at 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizer strip black / purple exceeds 200PPM. Retrain to set up properly.
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No procedures or supplies to clean vomit / diarrhea. Provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: No Certification posted for Wael Elsabek though stated he is a CFPM. Provide. Several questions incorrectly answered regarding cooling holding temperatures and set up of sanitizer. Not monitoring duties of staff for maintaining sanitary facilities.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple P Pf violations. Duties not performed for clean/ sanitizing equipment monitoring refrigeration holding temperatures and storage and the failure to maintain clean properly constructed facilities.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Foods prepared and stored 24 hours prior not date marked.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometer to check temperatures.
code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple food and non food contact surfaces are soiled. Equipment with food debris and grease stored as clean. Knives replaced soiled into the rack containers stored are greasy to sight and touch interior of microwave with heavy food soils exterior doors handles interior shelving of refrigerator with food debris and grease. Basement food prep equipment - slicer grinder bulk food containers have food debris. Counters tables and racks up and down stairs are soiled. Freezer chest with heavy ice build up. Clean to remove. Can opener and grinder appear rusted. Clean and sanitize all areas to remove. Replace if unable to clean.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink with equipment stored inside. Basement hand sink with chemicals stored in unit. Discontinue blocking hand wash stations. Ensure access for hand wash only.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No paper towels at front hand wash station. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector note: Large box of moldy chocolate chips past date BBQ sauces stored at prep storage area. Removed and discarded by PIC.
code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Live roaches observed under microwave table. Provide a detailed licensed exterminators report.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Exposed beard while preparing food. Provide hair restraint.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Container squeeze bottles of food without labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Utensils stored in soiled stagnant water. Remove and store properly.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloth used on knife not soiled in sanitized solution between use.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Open containers of dry food in basement subject to contamination. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Grinder and can opener rusted. Replace if corroded.
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drain boards (C)

Inspector note: No drainboards or racks /tables to store soiled / air drying equipment. Provide.
code 590.004/4-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Refrigeration sandwich unit not maintaining at or below 41F. Repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Cookline equipment with carbon and grease build up on tops fronts vents and sides. Clean around behind equipment.
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Food prep sink is direct connection to waste. Plumb properly as indirect.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: A bucket stored on the top shelf under the open walkin ceiling is collecting condensate. Remove and plumb properly.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floors in walkin are corroded and food service areas floors in disrepair. Ensure surfaces are smooth non absorbent cleanable and properly constructed.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: No handwash signage at the hand sinks. Provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 1, 2021: 27 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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