Crystal Spoons

October 14, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken stored together with raw lamb. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw meats of other species stored seperately. COS
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site for high temp dish machines. Provide and maintain available
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed no test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - Chlorine 100ppm
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed heavy spills / food debris inside both microwaves inside reach in units walk in cooler and sliding door meat freezer; soiled knives stored on soiled surface; soiled prep table; heavy spills/grease on ledge over cooking range and next to fryers. Thoroughly clean all to remove soils / spills / grease and maintain daily schedule for cleaning
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple food items stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Provide a lid or plastic covering on all open food items to protect from contamination
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Observed multiple bulk cans opened with food stored inside. Remove and ensure to remove all foods from cans once opened • Provide licensed engineers report for the basement food prep and warewash area
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges. COS
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy grease on and around fryers. Thoroughly clean to all grease build up
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Establishment was not built out per the stamped plans / Fully enclose ceilings in kitchen warewash and all food prep areas
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Observed no lighting in area with prep sink. Provide and ensure adequate lighting is met
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Observed hood sticker expired May 2025 and heavy dust on filters. Discussed with PIC to manually clean dust from filters and submit confirmation of scheduled appt to the Health Division
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 15, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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