Cosi No. 204

May 17, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Soups at the hot holding station with temperatures ranging from 118-127F. Discontiinue and ensure all potentially hazardopus foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Soups were removed at the time of the inspeciton to be re-heated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity in the main kitchen area. Address.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide.
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
    Inspector note: Cooked cous cous inside of the deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 160F. Diced tomatoes and cut avacado with elevated temperatures of 55F. PIC stated the the foods were prepared from the morining. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being put out for service. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection to continue the cooling process in the walk-in cooler.
    code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Large metal containers filled with lettuce observed being stored on the ground of the wlak-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Several small cutting boards at the front service station heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Resurface or replace.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Card board observed lining the floor of the walk-in cooler. Discotinue and ensure all surface remain cleanable durable and smooth. Lower shelf of the preparation table in the main dish room with what appears to be a rust like substance. Clean to remove and resurface.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor of the walk-in cooler heavily damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Ceiling tile missing above the ice machine. Replace.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 30, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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