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East Coast Restaurant

January 8, 2009 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Beef left out on counter top at 126F. Discontinue and store all PHF'S at 40F or below. PIC stated beef had been out for a half hour and put it in refrigerator to maintain 40F and below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen being blocked by dishes. Discontinue and ensure that the hand sink is accessible.
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC not overseein in the proper cooling thawing and hot holding temperatures. Address.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Bags of shrimp being thawed in walk-in cooler in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Chicken and boxes of shrimp stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6inches off the ground. Buckets of shrimp and chicken stored on ground of walk-in cooler. Store elevated.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Knife being stored between preparation table and cold holding unit. Discontinue and store clean and protected. • Pots being stored on floor near 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store properly.
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Metal bowl being used to dispense rice. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to ensure no contamination from hands.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths stored out on counter. Discontinue and store in proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Vents above cooking station heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Bottom shelf of preparation table heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Bottom shelf of table with can opener heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: No soap dispenser or towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Provide.
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Wall behind hand sink in restroom damaged. Repair. • Wall behind preparation table with visible spills. Clean to remove.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Container of tools being stored on lower shelf of food preparation table. Discontinue and store separately.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2008: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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