Cafe Podima

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed meat slicer with heavy food particles. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring proper cleaning procedures. Observed handsinks soiled and missing paper towels and hand soap. Review and retrain.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink missing Soap. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Missing paper towels at handsink. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Heavy activity of live roaches on equipment and shelving units. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Heavy food soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Observed several areas with dead roaches. Clean and sanitize all areas and discard any glue traps with pest activity.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Observed old boxes and unused equipment stored in the prep area. Discard any old equipment and boxes from shipment that are not needed.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker exp 9/23. Provide proof of scheduled inspection at the time of reinspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on February 24, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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