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First Bite Cafe

April 1, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food Container Labels

Inspector note: Provide labels on all sauce containers.
code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Door handle of walk-in cooler has been broken off. Replace.
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Shelf under Superior stove top heavily soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of 3 door deli cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
premises not properly maintained or cleaned

Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Inspector note: Large portion of ceiling in basement area in dis-repair. Replace.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/Howcritical

Inspector note: Employee observed handling glue boards and dirty mop bucket returning to food preparation and not washing hands in between. Discotinue and ensure all staff has been trained on when and how to appropriatley wash hands.
code 12-2-301.12-.15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Number Convenientcritical

Inspector note: Hand sink in basement preparation area has been removed without authorization from the Health Department. All preparation is to be discontinued until hand sink has been re-installed.
code 31-5-203.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical

Inspector note: Test strip in sanitizing bucket registering at over well over 200PPM. Discontinue and ensure all staff has been properly trained on how to set up and test santizer in buckets.
code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Long cutting board over 3 door deli cooler heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Clean to remove replace or resurface.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Insects Rodents Animals

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on several storage shelves in main kitchen area. Clean to remove and address issue. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.
code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: No evidence of an equipment thermometer inside of silver single door refrigerator. Provide.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: No test kit available for sanitizer buckets at the time of the inspection. Provide in order to attain an accurate reading.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean knife observed being stored in between 2 door cooler and 3 door deli cooler. Dsicontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area.
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Mop Sink not Provided

Inspector note: No mop sink on site and mop water observed being emptied outside in back parking area. Discontinue and ensure mop water is being disposed of properly.
code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 28, 2013: 4 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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