De Hot Spot

December 7, 2009 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Shelf next to 2 bay sink made of unfinished wood. Refinish with non-toxic material.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: No thermometer inside of True or Roper refrigerators. Provide.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths left out on counter top. Discontinue and store in proper sanitizing solution. Replace all worn old wiping cloths.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Shelf where pots and cutting board stored. Heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Exteriors of all food containers visibly soiled. Clean to remove.Coffin style freezer in basement heavily soiled and with frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Trash barrel and cover heavily soiled. Clean to remove or replace.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Floor under stove top visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor of basement dry storage room visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Several portions of floor under and around True refrigerator in dis-repair. Address.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Inadequate Lighting
    Inspector note: 2 Lights out over preparation table. Replace.
    code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment from basement area.
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • Hot Holdingcritical
    Inspector note: Rice at hot holding unit at 91F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are hot held at 140F and above. PIC reheated to 165F to ensure no bacteial growth.
    code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: Fryer baskets with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Location Accessiblecritical
    Inspector note: Hand sink being blocked by soiled pans. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
    code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
  • Insects Rodents Animals
    Inspector note: Evidence of excessive fruit fly activity by 2 bay sink. Address. Up to date pest control report provided at time of inspection 12/7/09.
    code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: Meat being defrosted in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper defrosting methods are in place.
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
    Inspector note: Employee observed not wearing a hair net prepairing foods. Ensure all employees where hair restraints during food preparation.
    code 13-2-304/402.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Pans being stored on ground. Discontinue and ensure equipment is stored clean and protected.
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: No paper towels or signage at hand wash sink. Provide.
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
    Inspector note: Outside dumpster area with trash and debris. Clean to remove.
    code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 30, 2009: 7 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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