Cafe Porto Bello

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw Chicken stored over ready to eat food Raw whole shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods - Discontinue storing raw poultry over ready to eat foods. COS
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: I observed Soiled Pizza Cutter and Knife on the counter with food soils - Properly clean food contact equipment by wash rinse and sanitize. COS
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: No Date marking on Prepared foods stored in walk in or low boys for 24 hours or more - Date mark all foods that is prepared and stored for 24 hr or more
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Handsink on the cookline was blocked by large trash bin was equipped with soap and papertowels.- Discontinue obstructing handwash sink make it easily accessible for staff
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No Active Certified Food Protection Manager available- Provide a current or proof Certification from an accredited food safety program
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths soiled and on counters throughout- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: I observed rodent droppings on staircase leading to the basement- Provide a current pest report from a licensed pest control company
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Variances (C)
  Inspector note: There is no service sink and dumping soiled mop water outside - Written request for service sink if there is no room for sink discontinue dumping outside.and request to have a variance to dump in toilet
  code 590.008/8-103.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 20, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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