Five Spices House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Uncovered bulk product in basement and walk in cooler. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Plastic containers observed in bulk spices. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Clean utensils stored on shelf above mop sink. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled foil on cookline. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: 3 bay sink in basement observed leaking. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
  Inspector note: Personal items stored in kitchen area. Discontinue.
  code 590.007/7-209.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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