Common Ground Cafe @ Simmons College

October 27, 2021 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
  • failed findings0
  • critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 4 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

  • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
    Inspector note: Quinoa and cracked wheat at 60F at salad station. Store TCS foods under refrigeration or on ice to maintain temperature of 41F or below. Grains replaced with 41F back-ups from refrigerator and placed on ice.
    code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Labels (Pf)
    Inspector note: Grab and go salads and sandwiches in self-service cooler without proper labeling. Discontinue selling items without correct labels.
    code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
    Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for confirming final rinse temperature. Provide either thermometer or strips.
    code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    Inspector note: Hand sink out of paper towels. Corrected on site. Stock hand sink with towels so that staff can properly dry hands after washing.
    code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 19, 2021: 4 previous findings did not recur.

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