Cava

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple food items exposed to a fire extinguisher discharge. Items disposed of prior to my arrival dentured on site. PIC to verify trash pickup
  code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Fire extinguisher(chemical powder)discharge in the establishment. Food items affected throughout the cook line. Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect be re-inspected by the Health Department for approval to re-open (Manager stating it was accidental staff was removing trash and the extinguisher was knocked over and discharged)
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect...
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire extinguisher discharge)
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Repair/replace empty fire extinguisher
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 21, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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