Cafe Polonia

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No clean up kit on site.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
  Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for confirming dish machine rinse temperature. Provide either thermometer or strips.
  code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test strips for quats sanitizer in 3 bay sink. Using tablets according to package directions. ISD tested at 200ppm.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Bulk containers stored on floor beneath prep table. Store all food containers off the floor by six inshces to avoid contamination and pests.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Raw peeled potatoes submerged in water in sanitizing compartment of 3 bay sink. Foods should not be stored or prepared in any bay of 3 bay warewashing sink to avoid contamination of foods or soiling clean equipment. Use prep sink for prepparing foods.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Old mouse droppings on ledge behind prep table and beneath 3 bay sink. Clean and monitor for activity and contact licensed pest control as needed. Grease behind cooking line equipment. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker expired. Serviced scheduled for end of October.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 22, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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