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Cafe Porto Bello

March 10, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No VD kit on site. Provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: All CFPM certificates posted are expired. Provide current or proof of enrollment in a certified food protection manager class. Priority violations cited. provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepared containers of pasta in coolers not date marked.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be several mice droppings on floor under table with olive oil at wait station and on shelving in basement dry storage area. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean floors inside and outside basement walkin coolers of visible buildup of soils.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)

Inspector note: Bucket and pan of standing water under furnace discharge pipe in basement. Remove.
code 590.005/5-403.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Remove planters with dead plants and standing water from back landing leading to trash storage area .
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector note: Seal ceiling above basement dry food storage area with cleanable materials.
code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Hole in floor under wait station prep table. Seal with pest proof materials.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Provide handwash signage at wait station handsink.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Anti-Choking

Inspector note: No choke save certificate. Provide.
code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. 2022 HEALTH PERMIT HAS NOT BEEN PAID. PAY AT ONCE.
code L1status: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Allergen awareness certificate posted is expired. Provide current.
code L2status: Fail

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Compared with Fail on December 20, 2021: 13 findings appeared for the first time.

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