Five Spices House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection sanitizer in the low temperature dish machine was not registering. Address and make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink is to be used if the dish machine is unable to sanitize properly.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No soap at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and enure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Large pot filled with spices observed being stored on teh ground near the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevate a minmum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Card board being used to line shleves in the basement storage/preparation area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excess moisture observed on the basement ground near the walk-in cooler. Address and clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 1, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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