Empire Garden

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual Warewashing Equipment Heaters and Baskets (Pf)
  Inspector note: Temperature guage of the high temperature dish machine is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-204.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Containers of meat and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler near the back room preparation room. Discontinue and and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Containers of meat observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cardboard observed lining several shelves in the main kitchen area. Discontinue use and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler in the back kitchen visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior and exterior of bulk food containers visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Cold water faucet at the hand sink near the high temperature dish machine is not working properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the floor of the third floor storage room. Address and clean to remove. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Third floor storage room with excess clutter and debris. Remove all unecessary items to help minimize any further rodent activity/harborage.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 9, 2020: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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