Farah's Cafe Restaurant

September 20, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings14
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical
    Inspector note: Water leaking from pipe below 3 bay sink repair.
    code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    Inspector note: Must ensure to train staff on frequent cleaning and person in charge to provide frequent repairs.
    code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    Inspector note: No date marking for foods held more than 24 hours provide.
    code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    Inspector note: Replace broken paper towel dispenser.
    code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    Inspector note: Observed live roaches on walls and floor at basement area Provide current intergrated pest management report. Observed below dry and paper products at basement area.
    code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    Inspector note: Food safety certification expired provide. Allergy certification not posted provide.
    code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    Inspector note: No labels on dressing squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
    code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    Inspector note: Replace missing handle on cold running water faucet.
    code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    Inspector note: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment.
    code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    Inspector note: Clean exterior grounds to remove empty boxes and containers.
    code 590.005/5-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    Inspector note: Clean floor below cooking equipment and refrigeration to remove visible soil. Some floor tiles pooling water clean and regrout. Repair holes on wall basement behind kitchen equipment and walls near ware washing sink and exit door wall. Clean floor below dry and paper storage shelving to remove visible soil.
    code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    Inspector note: stairwell area to basement to dark provide additional lighting. Repair loose wires near dry storage area.
    code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    Inspector note: Remove clutter from behind service counter and organize.
    code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Anti-Choking
    Inspector note: No anti-choking certification provide.
    code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 26, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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