Dot Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with equipment. PIC corrected at this time.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: No paper towels at hand sink at front counter. PIC provided.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean in place equipment in kitchen ( tops of refrigerators handles) shelves.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
  Inspector note: Hood filters are soiled. Clean. Hood sticker will expire Aug 9th. PIC stated that it will be cleaned next week.
  code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean cutting boards of deep dark stains.
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outdoor Enclosure (C)
  Inspector note: PIC will need to clean up the back alley of any loosr trash and soiled grease barrels and weeds.
  code 590.005/5-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor under cooking equipment. Soiled. Clean walls in kitchen area.Soiled.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Three bay sink is leaking from the wash bay. Have repaired. Grease trap cover is loose. Repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 1, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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