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Dot Cafe

May 21, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: In the refrigerator unit in back area there was raw meat stored with cooked meat and fruit in same bin.- Discontinue storing fruit with raw meat raw meats of same species should be stored together.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicken stored in refrigerator unit store in deep container separated in bags out of temperature 54F owner states was stored there for 1 hour. I advised to put in another cooler unit
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC/Owner not knowledgable of foodborne illnesses signs and symptoms. Internal cooking temperature of foods. Not ensuring proper cleaning and pest control- review foodborne illness signs and symptoms/pest control done by an approved exterminator.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink at front counter has a sponge holder advised to remove-Discontinue using handsink for other things other than hand washing
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent droppings under cookline and food prep area. Evidence of Mature flies in the back storage area leading to door outside.- Provide an approved pest control report from a licensed extermination compnay.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Heavily soiled Ice Machine front counter drink area inside and out -Clean to remove soils from Ice machine to prevent contamination of ice. Cardboard boxes was on floor in front of cookline used as a liner under food contact equipment also cardboard is used as a liner on drain boards in kitchen- Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes under food contact equipment and floors.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Handmixer counters food prep area all with soils and grease- Clean to remove soils encrusted grease and grimes.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Storage area and refuse area are both cluttered with unnecessary items outside refused area has trash and other old furniture -Clean and remove all debris and clutter
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Floors walls and ceilings is encrusted will grease soils and debris.-Clean to remove soils grease build up and debris.
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 30, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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