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Cosi

June 4, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Reheatingcritical

Inspector note: Soups are being reheated on what appears to be a hot holding steam table. Properly reheat soups to 140F in two hours.
code 03-3-403.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: At the onset of the inspection the handsink in the front did not have working hot water and the sink in the back was ot properly stocked. Make sure sinks are working properly and stocked properly and employees are trained in proper handwashing procedures.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Number Convenientcritical

Inspector note: The handsink behind the service line has a broken hot water faucet so the hot water cannot be used. Repair so the sink is working properly.
code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: There are flies in the back area. Properly clean surfaces to remove any debris and provide evidence of treatment.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: The tongs for the chopped salad station are stored in stagnant water. Store in-use utensils properly.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: The grease trap is soiled and rusted in areas. Resurface or replace.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Can opener and equipment shelving is soiled with debris. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: At the onset of the inspection the paper towels in the handsink in the front was jammed and there were no towels in the back handsink. Properly stock the sinks with paper towels so employees can properly wash their hands.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 28, 2011: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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