Dona Habana Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• 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 multiple food items (shredded beef / pastelitos / fish) stored in walk in cooler between 48F-52F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple ready to eat food items without date marking and/or some expired food products with distinct oder stored in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure foods are within expiration dates. PIC discarded foods dated 9/11/24
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled knives stored in knife rack. Remove and maintain clean and sanitized knives inside knife racks Observed liquid spills inside beverage 3 door reach in unit @ small room bar. Clean to remove all spills
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Observed produce / beverage walk in cooler in kitchen and reach in unit @ small room bar not operating properly. Repair and ensure operating in good condition Observed water condensation inside reach in unit @ grill station. Repair and ensure operating without stagnant water inside
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed missing / damaged floor tiles in warewashing area allowing stagnant water. Repair missing / damaged tiles
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 19, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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