Cape Verde Taste

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Chicken in hot holding cabinet 93F / Cabinet was turned down low. Chicken will be reheated to 165F and returned to cabinet once it has reached temp./ Provide 135F or greater
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand soap is out at hand sink next to 3 bay sink / Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Paper towel dispenser needs to be refilled
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: Hood tags expired in October 2024 / Scheduled cleaning for this week
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 29, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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