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Empire Garden
March 20, 2015 · Pass
😇clean
- official resultPass
- resultPass
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings0
- critical findings0
✓ No failed findings were recorded; 13 code checks were marked passed.
Checks marked passed
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Cold HoldingcriticalInspector note: Raw shrimp inside of the 3 door cooler near fry station with a temperature of 53F. PIC stated that the shrimp was prepared in the am and then placed into the unit. All foods that were out of temperature were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into a unit that was at below 41F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 41F and below.
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Good Hygienic PracticescriticalInspector note: Evidence of what appears to be cigarette butts in the restroom and sink near the second walk-in freezer. Discontinue all smoking inside of the establishment. Provide a designated area for all staff.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Ice well at the main service station with what appears to be a sludge like substance. Clean to remove.
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PHF's Properly ThawedInspector note: Raw frozen duck observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
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Food ProtectionInspector note: Containers of seafood and chicken observed being stored on the ground of the Penn walk-in cooler and freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Raw eggs observed being store directly on top of hand sink. Discontuinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's.
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Food Contact Surfaces DesignInspector note: Plate being used to dispense out of large bulk container of carrots. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
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Non-Food Contact SurfacesInspector note: Cardboard observed being used to line the floor of the walk-in cooler. Discontue and ensure all surfaces are cleanable durable and smooth. Tin foil observed linning several shelves in the main kitchen area. Discontinue use. 4 Door deli style cooler not plugged in. PIC stated that the unit freezes. Discontinue the use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Door handle missing on 3 door deli style cooler. Make all necessary repairs.
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Equipment ThermometersInspector note: No equipment thermometer inside of the 4 door cooler. Provide.
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Test Kit ProvidedInspector note: No test kits available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
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Wiping Cloths Clean SanitizeInspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: 3 Bay sink in the back preparation area visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Exteriors of the bulk sauce containers near the 2 walk-in units visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
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Clean Equipment & Utensils StorageInspector note: Long metal paddle observerd being stored in between a 3 bay sink and soiled wall. Dicontinue and store all equipment in clean and protected area's. Clean knife observed being stored in between preparation table and deli style cooler. Discontinue and store all knives in clean and protected area's. Dirty mop bucket and water observed being stored directly next to clean pots. Discontinue and store all equipment in clean and protected area's.
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Floor of walk-in cooler on the second floor damaged. Make all of the necessary repairs. Floor near wal-in cooler on the 2nd floor visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on March 13, 2015: 13 previous findings did not recur.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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