Equator Restaurant

May 7, 2008 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings14
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: dishwasher/provide training on proper handwashing and glove changing when handling soiled and clean dishware
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Medicines FirstAid Storagecritical

Inspector note: kitchen/provide proper storage of all medicine bottles
code 41-7-207-09.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: hot line/clean/sanitize knives and knife rack hot line/clean/sanitize all condiment containers
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: kitchen/remove all food items from grease trap hot line/remove potatoes from cardboard boxes kitchen/remove all food items from open cans/provide proper covered containers kitchen/provide dishware shelving 6 inches off floor kitchen/properly store all cutting boards 6 inches off floor store all noodles under refrigeration
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector note: 3 bay sink/properly store all soiled pots in wash basin
code 16-4-501.11/.15* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: bar/3 door glass/provide internal thermometer kitchen/provide thermometersto all reach in units to register 41 degrees or below
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: bar/remove all sponges
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: hot line/clean interior of friolator cabinets coffee station/clean all silver shelving kitchen/clean all silver shelving
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils

Inspector note: kitchen/do not store knives between equipment
code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector note: restrooms/ provide covered waste receptacles kitchen handsink/provide refill of paper towels hot line handsink/provide paper towels and liquid soap dispenser
code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all equipment rear storage room/clean floor under and behind all reach in and shelving areas
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: restrooms/clean all ceiling vents restroom hallway/replace missing ceiling tiles hot line/clean interior of hood and ansel piping kitchen/clean grease build up and food stains from silver walls and ceiling tiles
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Inadequate Lighting

Inspector note: kitchen/replace all burnt out lights
code 38-6-303.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: 2 rear storage areas/clean/organizd all areas
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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