Dona Habana Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed shredded pork stored in refrigerated unit @ 51F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in unit
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed food debris / spills inside and around the door gaskets of the seafood in-line unit and reach in unit with whole snapper stored; deep freezer with ice; sliding door beer unit. Clean to remove all soils / spills stated above from all equipment.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks near cooking line / food prep area. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times for proper handwashing. Corrected on site
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant water at the Bar. Discontinue this use
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on tables. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy greased hood filters. Instructed PIC to remove and clean while on site prior to operation hours. Corrected at this
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed produce in-line refrigerated unit operating @ 56F. Repair and provide detailed reports
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Repair / Replace door sweep for rear door leading to trash area.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 15, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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