Equator Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: PIC will need to review with staff to wash hand more often and to use hand sink. Hand sink should not be blocked at anytime.
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Found in back hallway dumpling cooling in a bowl. In bowl I found a long hair. Did not see any staff with out a hair at this time. PIC will need to monitor food and not leave in back hall unprotected. Place food in refrigerator to cool. PIC removed from service.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Before Use After Cleaning (P)critical
  Inspector note: Stored in knife holder I found soiled knives stored with some clean knives. Review with staff to properly wash and sanitize equipment before storing it as clean.
  code 590.004/4-702.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC needs to monitor staff for hand washing equipment repairs proper warewashing and general good hygenic practices.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with bowls and silverware both soiled. Discontine and have hand sink available at all time.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Replace drain plugs in three bay sink. Remove plastic around broken drain plugs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean to remove deep darks scores in cutting boards on cooking line or replace them
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean exterior and interior of all refrigeration equipment. Clean exterior of dishwasher. Clean knife holding on cooking line visibluy soiled.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
  Inspector note: Clean wall around water heater and eletrical box at end of cooking line and behind storage tables.
  code 590.006/6-201.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: Replace door sweep to back door in storage area.
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 19, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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