Dolce Vita (1696 Comm. Ave.)

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: The front refrigerator is 55F tuna 60F cheese 57F bacon 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items discarded by PIC)
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Hygienic Practicescritical
  Inspector note: Employees observed eating food in the prep area. Train employees in proper hygienic practices.
  code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: The certified food manager is not working at the time of the inspection and the employees are not aware of required refrigerator temperatures. Properly train staff to monitor food safety when the certified food manager is not on site.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumer Advisoriescritical
  Inspector note: There is no disclaimer on the menu to let customers know which food items are served raw or cooked to order. Provide a complete consumer advisory with a disclaimer and reminder.
  code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: There are no test kits available to test sanitizer levels. Provide.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Sanitizer buckets are setup with less than 50 ppm chlorine. Provide proper sanitizer levels.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the vent cleaned by a licensed comapany.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 6, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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