Five Spices House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior and exterior of ice machine observed soiled with black mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of rice noodles soaking in water on floor around prep area. Store food on tables and shelves not on floors.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces. Sponges can harbor high levels of potentially dangerous bacteria.
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Aluminum foil covering stove and shelf. Discard foil and keep surfaces clean. Plastic sheeting behind sauce station soiled. Provide splash barrier that is cleanable and non-absorbent.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Food debris and soils under cook line and dish machine. Clean floors under equipment to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 9, 2021: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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