Cava

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed low temp machine @ 0ppm at this time. Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs and utilize 3 bay sink - Quats 400ppm.
  code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no sanitizing test strips for Quats. PIC confirmed purchase. Testing with Inspector strip 400ppm.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food / grease spills on floor in walk in unit; refrigerated reach ins in basement prep and main kitchen. Clean to remove all spills / grease Observed cutting board and soiled knife with heavy food soils. Maintain clean utensils and cutting boards.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed squeeze bottles without lablels. Provide labels of common food stored inside
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy trash around dumpsters. Maintain clean in order to prevent harborage
  code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Provide door sweep on interior at side door to prevent pest entry
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 16, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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