Dona Habana Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Low Temp machine - Chlorine 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs. Instructed PIC to utilize main high temp machine in kitchen for glassware.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple immature flies at bar. Discussed with PIC to move equipment from walls in order to clean and sanitize any spills or harborage. Bi-weekly pest control at this time.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring adequate sanitizer for warewashing or proper hot water temperature at handsinks. Please review supporting documentation submitted via email for food safety guidelines and retrain employees.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed metal pan stored in handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and free for handwashing only.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed plastic bowl being used for rice scooping. Provide handled scoopers for all bulk dispensing.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Remove and store foods elevated 6" off the floor.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy soiled ice build up in deep freezers. Clean to remove all soils/ice.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 27, 2022: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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