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Express Cafe Inc.

November 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Sliced produce used for meals left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all sliced produce is refrigerated at 41F and below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Good Hygienic Practicescritical

Inspector note: Employee observed drinking coffee and eating a banana at the preparation table. Discontinue and provide proper place for employees to eat and drink. Employee observed handling dust pan and broom and soiled wiping cloths then handling single use utensils without changing gloves. Discontinue and ensure gloves are being changed in between each task.
code 12-2-401.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Hand sink located directly next to sanitizing bay of 3 compartment sink. Discontinue and provide protective barrier between hand sink and sanitizing bay or reverse direction of 3 bay sink.
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PHF's Properly Thawed

Inspector note: Frozen fish being defrosted in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloth left out on counter top.Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Interior of upright freezer with heavy frost byild-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 9, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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